What side did Benjamin martin choose at the beginning of patriot movie?

Benjamin Martin, the main character in the movie "The Patriot", is initially a pacifist and does not choose a side at the beginning of the film. He is a widower and a farmer who wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with his children.

However, the events of the Revolutionary War eventually force him to take a stand, ultimately leading him to join the Continental Army and fight for American independence.