After Cowpens, once Cornwallis and the British troops left, how did the fighting change in SC?

Fighting continued as skirmishes though most thought the war was over.

How was patriot Daniel Morgan able to defeat British Banastre Tarleton at Cowpens?

He tricked Tarleton when the patriot militia pretend to retreat.

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

The British began to retreat from the Upcountry.

How did partisans in SC (Marion, Sumter, Pickens, Harden) affect the outcome of the Am.Rev.?

Partisans used guerrilla warfare to ambush British.

Even though there was no clear victor at Eutaw Springs, why was this a significant battle?

Tactical win for Patriots/British finally retreated from SC.

How can the role of partisans during the American Revolution best be described?

They led small, surprise attacks on the British.

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After Cowpens, once Cornwallis and the British troops left, how did the fighting change in SC?
Fighting much stronger between British & Americans once Cornwallis left.
Fighting stopped immediately when Cornwallis surrendered.
Fighting continued as skirmishes though most thought the war was over.
The fighting stopped once Cornwallis left South Carolina.
2
In what battle did men from the mountains of NC/SC ambush a group of Loyalist soldiers?
Battle of Camden
Battle of Charles Town
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of King’s Mountain
3
How was patriot Daniel Morgan able to defeat British Banastre Tarleton at Cowpens?
G. Washington showed up with the Continental Army.
He was joined by Marion and Sumter.
He used the Cherokee to distract Tarleton’s men.
He tricked Tarleton when the patriot militia pretend to retreat.
4
Where did Cornwallis surrender to George Washington (the last major battle of the Am. Rev.)?
Philadelphia, PA
Yorktown, VA
Camden, SC
Charles Town, SC
5
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 British began to retreat from the Upcountry.
The British defeated the Patriots.
The Loyalists surrounded the Patriots.
6
Which South Carolina partisan leader was also known as the Wizard Owl?
Francis Marion
William Harden
Thomas Sumter
Andrew Pickens
7
Which South Carolina partisan leader was also known as the Swamp Fox?
William Harden
Thomas Sumter
Andrew Pickens
Francis Marion
8
How did partisans in SC (Marion, Sumter, Pickens, Harden) affect the outcome of the Am.Rev.?
The partisans were members of the Provincial Congress.
Partisans used guerrilla warfare to ambush British.
The partisans were colonists who refused to choose sides.
Partisans supported British by joining Loyalist militia.
9
Which South Carolina partisan leader was also known as the Gamecock?
Andrew Pickens
Thomas Sumter
William Harden
Francis Marion
10
Even though there was no clear victor at Eutaw Springs, why was this a significant battle?
Tactical win for Patriots/British finally retreated from SC.
A turning point for the militia who gained more recruits.
Patriot soldiers were honored for their bravery.
The British tried to surrender, they were offered no quarter
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How can the role of partisans during the American Revolution best be described?
They served in the Continental Congress.
They cared for wounded Patriot soldiers.
They were messengers for British troops.
They led small, surprise attacks on the British.

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