My Brother Sam is Dead

Sam Meeker (Tim's older brother) is executed by his fellow soldiers at age 16, after being accused of stealing cattle.

In my brother sam is dead the problem of the story is that Tim Meeker, Sam's brother, has to choose which side of the Revolutionary War he wants to be on. He has the choice of his brother Sam or his Father.
a boy's brother is sentenced to die

One example is:

1. Father and Tim encounter the cow-boys on their way home from Verplanks Point.

Another one is:

2. Father and Sam get into multiple verbal fights.

In the book "My Brother Sam is Dead," the Platts are a family living in Redding, Connecticut during the American Revolutionary War. They play a prominent role in the story, with the main character, Tim Meeker, being the younger brother of Sam, who joins the Patriots to fight in the war. The book follows the family's experiences and struggles during this tumultuous time in American history.

In "My Brother Sam Is Dead," Mr. Meeker dies during a confrontation with a group of soldiers. He is shot by a British soldier while trying to protect his family and stand up for his beliefs, which ultimately leads to his tragic death. His death serves as a pivotal moment in the story, highlighting the harsh realities of the Revolutionary War and its impact on families.

Tom Warrups

he is clever because when Sam was in prison he made a plan even tho it didn't work he had the right kind of idea he was looking out for is brother and that is work Tim is a very clever boy

smallpox

I'm not positive but I think Life might be scared that Mr Heron might trick Tim into getting his brother in trouble since Sam is a Patriot and Mr Heron is a Tory

they were starving and had no clothes, they were cold and hungry. It was a long, cold,, hard winter.

Sam mentiones The Battles of Lexington and Concord.

In April 1775 Sam Meeker Barged into the Meeker Tavern and the news was that They beat the british in Massachusetts

he must have been 13-16 yearsold becuse since sam has been fighting for 3 years

Susan Meeker

Yes, he is.

Some words are united, freedom, representation, taxation, England, British, death, sorrow, loss, hardship, heartache, loyal, army, colonial, religious, meaningful.

In "My Brother Sam is Dead," food becomes a significant problem as the American Revolution disrupts supply chains and farming. The scarcity of food leads to hunger and desperation among the families in Redding, affecting their morale and ability to survive. The protagonist's family struggles to maintain their farm and provide for themselves, highlighting the broader impact of war on everyday life. This scarcity adds to the tension and conflict within the story, as characters grapple with their loyalties and the harsh realities of wartime living.

Violence is not the answer

licking

first the girls name is Betsy, and shes not officially sams girlfriend. they ask Tim to keep and ear out since the tavern is mostly visited by tories. they want Tim to listen to what they are saying so they have a heads up to when the lobsterbacks are coming and where they are going.