Why was the Battle of Kings Mountain significant

Battle was Patriots vs Loyalists

Which best explains why the lowcountry had more patriots than loyalists

they had more to gain no mercantilism, more representation

Which outcome correctly describes the Battle of Eutaw Springs?

Greene captured enough British to stop execution of partisan

What best describes the Treaty of Ninety-Six

Treaty between Loyalist and Patriots

Why were the British successful at the Siege of Charleston

The British surrounded the city by land and water

The Treaty of Paris did all of the following except

Force loyalist to leave colonies

Which of the following is an advantage that the BRITISH had while fighting in SC

British were supported by large Loyalist population

What problem did Cornwallis face as he headed to North Carolina

Had trouble protecting supply lines

How was the Battle of Bunker Hill a moral victory for the Americans

Patriots lost the hill but kill a lot of British

1. Why was the loss of Charles Town to the British hurtful for the Patriots?

The Patriots lost 5500 soldiers and an important port

Why was a person living in the Upcountry of SC more likely to be a loyalist

British gave Upcountry support against Native Americans

What saved the Fort Moultrie at the Battle of Sullivan's Island?

The fort was made of Palmetto trees

Why was Concord a target for the British?

Patriots stored weapons and ammo there

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Why was the Battle of Kings Mountain significant
Battle was Patriots vs Loyalists
It was the first time a British General surrendered
No Americans participated
Only Battle fought in SC
2
Who was not from SC that signed the Declaration of Independence
Arthur Middleton
Edward Rutledge
Thomas Lynch
John Hancock
3
We stayed loyal to England during the war
Patriots
Partisans
Tories
French
4
Which best explains why the lowcountry had more patriots than loyalists
they had more to gain no mercantilism, more representation
Lowcountry members were poor and needed British help
General Assembly forced loyalist out
Ideas of Revolution had not reached Lowcountry yet
5
Which group was responsible for the Olive Branch Petition
Committee of 99
Continental Congress
The Hessians
Parliament
6
Which outcome correctly describes the Battle of Eutaw Springs?
Fort Eutaw was protected by palmetto logs
British forced to surrender to Washington
It was a British victory
Greene captured enough British to stop execution of partisan
7
Who controlled the government in SC during the Revolution but was not legal (DE JURE)
Committee of 99
Parliament
Royal Governor
Continental Congress
8
Why did the Committee of 99 send a treaty to the Town of Ninety-Six?
So they would remain neutral
They didnt send any treaty
they wanted them to surrender
So they would form partisan groups
9
What best describes the Treaty of Ninety-Six
Treaty between colonist and Parliament
Treaty between Loyalist and Patriots
Treaty that ended the American Revolution
Treaty between Cherokee and SC colonist
10
Why were the British successful at the Siege of Charleston
The British only surrounded the water routes
The British used Partisan Warfare
The British used their superior air force
The British surrounded the city by land and water
11
The Treaty of Paris did all of the following except
England recognizes America as a country
end the war
Force loyalist to leave colonies
set boundaries of the new nation
12
What was the significance of the Battle of Waxhaws
The success of the Palmetto Logs
Patriots given "No Quarter"
Swamp Fox killed by Tarleton
Charleston was burned
13
What battle did Andrew Pickens trick the British at
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Kings Mountains
Battle of Camden
Battle of Sullivan's Island
14
Whats my favorite flavor of Ramon Noodles
Chicken
Oriental
Creamy Chicken
Beef
15
What is the title of my favorite book?
The Things they Carried
Gates of Fire
Fallen Angels
The Sea Wolfe
16
Which of the following is an advantage that the BRITISH had while fighting in SC
British were supported by large Loyalist population
British knew the lan
British used Partisan Warfare
were supported by Patriots
17
What problem did Cornwallis face as he headed to North Carolina
He was attacked by Tory militia
Had trouble protecting supply lines
Cornwallis ran out of food
Had to contend with swamps and Indians
18
Which best explains what happened to the 5500 Patriots captured at the Siege of Charles Town?
They were all imprisoned
They were executed
They were all paroled
They were sent to England
19
I was the leader of Charles Towne Sons of Liberty
Marion
Sumter
Rutledge
Gadsden
20
How was the Battle of Bunker Hill a moral victory for the Americans
British forced to retreat to Virginia
Patriots won the battle and kept the hill
Victory convinced France to join war
Patriots lost the hill but kill a lot of British
21
1. Why was the loss of Charles Town to the British hurtful for the Patriots?
George Washington and Continental Army were captured
British captured and executed the Continental Congress
The Patriots lost 5500 soldiers and an important port
The British stole the Declaration of Independence
22
Why was a person living in the Upcountry of SC more likely to be a loyalist
They were immigrants from England
They did not mind paying taxes
British gave Upcountry support against Native Americans
They were wealthy land owners
23
What saved the Fort Moultrie at the Battle of Sullivan's Island?
French sent its navy to the battle to help
The fort was made of Palmetto trees
Patriot navy defeated British navy
Patriots used Partisan warfare
24
I was the only British soldier at Kings Mountain
Patrick Ferguson
Henry Clinton
Banastre Tarleton
Nathanial Greene
25
Why was Concord a target for the British?
Patriots controlled hills around Concord
Patriots stored weapons and ammo there
Patriots held meetings there
2nd Continental Congress met there
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Which battle in the Middle Colonies changed the focus of the British to the southern colonies
Battle of Sullivan's Island
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill

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