Why were the British unsuccessful in their first attempt at taking Fort Moultrie?

The palmetto log fort was strong.

Why did the British change their military strategy and concentrate their troops in SC?

because of the strength and activity of the Loyalists

Why was the Battle of Eutaw Springs significant?

troop losses forced the British to leave the state

Why was the Battle of King’s Mountain a significant turning point of the American Revolution?

The Patriots won control of the Upcountry.

Why is the British surrender at the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the War?

resulted in France becoming an ally of the United States

What did Revolutionary War leaders Marion, Sumter, Pickens and Harden have in common?

led hit and run attacks on the British

What finally caused the fall of Charles Town to the British?

A long siege by the British kept supplies out.

Why were the Americans forces defeated at the Battle of Camden?

The South Carolina militia was not prepared and fled.

Why was the battle of Cowpens an important battle during the American Revolution?

forced the British to begin to leave South Carolina

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8-2.5: American Revolution Part II - Battles

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Why were the British unsuccessful in their first attempt at taking Fort Moultrie?
The palmetto log fort was strong.
Patriot forces had more ammunition and men
Citizens of Charles Town sent reinforcements
Continental Army arrived in time to help defeat the British
2
Why did the British change their military strategy and concentrate their troops in SC?
the warm climate allowed the army to fight in the winter
because the busy port made supplying the army easier
because the colonial leaders were from South Carolina
because of the strength and activity of the Loyalists
3
Why was the Battle of Eutaw Springs significant?
a clear victory for the American troops
the first battle fought in South Carolina
troop losses forced the British to leave the state
an example of the discipline of the Continental soldiers
4
Why was the Battle of King’s Mountain a significant turning point of the American Revolution?
The Patriots lost control of South Carolina to the British.
The Loyalists surrounded the Patriots.
The British defeated the Patriots.
The Patriots won control of the Upcountry.
5
Why is the British surrender at the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the War?
resulted in France becoming an ally of the United States
reopened the port of Boston
led to Benedict Arnold’s treason
caused the Continental Congress to flee Philadelphia
6
What did Revolutionary War leaders Marion, Sumter, Pickens and Harden have in common?
were signers of the Declaration of Independence
helped the Americans win the Battle of Camden
were killed by British commander Banastre Tarleton
led hit and run attacks on the British
7
What finally caused the fall of Charles Town to the British?
George Washington left the city for the Patriots to defend.
A long siege by the British kept supplies out.
The French navy showed up too late to be of any help.
The Patriot leaders all fled to North Carolina.
8
How were the Patriots able to defeat the British at Cowpens?
used the Cherokee to distract the British
partisans pretended to retreat
received aid from the French Navy
used guerilla war tactics to surround the British
9
Why were the Americans forces defeated at the Battle of Camden?
The South Carolina militia was not prepared and fled.
The Continental army & the SC militia ran out of ammunition.
The Continental army did not follow military orders.
Americans were tricked & believed that the British retreated
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Why was the battle of Cowpens an important battle during the American Revolution?
forced the British to begin to leave South Carolina
caused the British to abandon Boston Harbor
was the worst loss of the war for the Americans
gave the British control of southern colonies

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