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Your question is quite unclear. However it would be inferred you want to know more about the history of the patriots.

Explanation:

According to American history the 'Patriots' were those who made up part of the 13 British colonies who rebelled against British control during the American Revolution.

A popular example of these Patriots is  Benjamin Franklin, he was part of a group of individuals who helped in the formation of the Constitution of the United States, and is counted among the Founding Fathers of the United States.

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