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 happened to the members of the SC militia when Charles Town fell to the British?

They were allowed to sign oaths and go home on parole.

Why were British unsuccessful in their first attempt to take Sullivan’s Island/Fort Moultrie?

The tides and resilience of the palmetto logs stopped them.

Why was the surrender of Charles Town in 1780 significant for the British?

The British captured the port / began to take control of SC.

After Saratoga, why did the British change their military strategy and move their troops South?

Because of the strength and activity of the Loyalists

Which statement best explains how the actions of Banastre Tarleton “inspired” the Patriots?

He was a cruel leader who killed Americans w/out reason.

Why were the Americans defeated at the Battle of Camden?

They were not prepared, were soundly defeated, and fled.

How can the British bombardment of Charles Town in May of 1780 be described as a siege?

British troops blocked the harbor /cut off Patriot supplies.

What was the MOST important result of the Battle of Camden (1780) in the American Revolution?

The British gained control of almost all of South Carolina.

How did the British army make an example of patriot Colonel Isaac Hayne?

He was hanged as a traitor to the British crown.

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Why is the British surrender at the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the war?
Reopened the port of Boston
Caused the Continental Congress to flee Philadelphia
Led to Benedict Arnold’s treason
Resulted in France becoming an ally of the United States
2
What happened to the members of the SC militia when Charles Town fell to the British?
They were sent to prison camps in Beaufort.
They were allowed to sign oaths and go home on parole.
They escaped before they could be captured and punished.
They were kept in jails throughout Charles Town.
3
Why were British unsuccessful in their first attempt to take Sullivan’s Island/Fort Moultrie?
Citizens of Charles Town sent reinforcements and supplies.
The Patriot forces had more ammunition and men.
The tides and resilience of the palmetto logs stopped them.
Continental Army arrived in time to help defeat the British.
4
Why was the surrender of Charles Town in 1780 significant for the British?
The British captured the port / began to take control of SC.
South Carolina’s capital was moved from Charles Town.
The Patriots control the lowcountry except for Charles Town.
It was the end of the war in South Carolina.
5
After Saratoga, why did the British change their military strategy and move their troops South?
Because of the strength and activity of the Loyalists
Because the climate was more appealing to soldiers
Because of the busy ports
Because the colonial leaders were from South Carolina
6
Which statement best explains how the actions of Banastre Tarleton “inspired” the Patriots?
Tarleton was a brave and courageous fighter.
He was a cruel leader who killed Americans w/out reason.
He was a strategist whose plans led to a lot of victories.
He was an immigrant who came to America & became successful.
7
Why were the Americans defeated at the Battle of Camden?
They ran out of weapons and ammunition.
They believed Cornwallis was retreating towards CharlesTown.
They did not follow the military orders of commander Gates.
They were not prepared, were soundly defeated, and fled.
8
How can the British bombardment of Charles Town in May of 1780 be described as a siege?
Patriot soldiers fought to change the colonial govt.
Partisans used guerilla warfare to fight the British..
Loyalists fought against Patriots in the city.
British troops blocked the harbor /cut off Patriot supplies.
9
What was the MOST important result of the Battle of Camden (1780) in the American Revolution?
The British and Americans fought to a bloody draw
The British gained control of almost all of South Carolina.
It was the last battle of the American Revolution.
George Washington's troops handily defeated the British
10
How did the British army make an example of patriot Colonel Isaac Hayne?
He was tarred and feathered for his beliefs.
His home and plantation were burned.
He was killed when he tried to surrender.
He was hanged as a traitor to the British crown.

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