How did historians react to depiction of the Revolution in The Patriot?
A) They praised the accurate historical costumes.
B) They were critical of many aspects of the film, especially the totally fictionalized British incineration of an occupied church.
C) They thought the Battle of Cowpens was depicted with considerable historical accuracy.
D) They praised the nuanced portraits of both the British and the Patriots.

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Historians criticized "The Patriot" for its historical inaccuracies, particularly the fictional scene where British soldiers burn a church with people inside, which did not happen during the American Revolution.

How Did Historians React to Depiction of the Revolution in the Patriot