Which of these is the BEST description of the importance of the Battle of Cowpens (1781)?

the Patriots regained control of the South from the British

The MOST important result of the Battle of Camden (1780) was that

the British won and gained control of the Carolinas.

· Francis Marion· Andrew Pickens· Thomas Sumter What do all of these people have in common?

they were all militia leaders in the American Revolution

During the American Revolution TORIES were

colonists who were loyal to Great Britain.

The Battle of Kings Mountain was important in the American Revolution because it

helped to secure the northern frontier in SC for Americans

Analyzing the chart of the American Revolution, it can be determined that the Revolution

saw many of its final battles fought in the American South.

Why was the Battle of Eutaw Springs important in the American Revolution?

It was the last major battle in SC during the war.

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Which of these is the BEST description of the importance of the Battle of Cowpens (1781)?
it was a major defeat for the Confederate Army
it was the final battle of the American Revolution
it ended the Confederate defense of the south
the Patriots regained control of the South from the British
2
The MOST important result of the Battle of Camden (1780) was that
Washington's troops handily defeated the British
it was the last battle of the American Revolution.
the British won and gained control of the Carolinas.
the British and Americans fought to a bloody draw.
3
Which battle is considered to be the turning point of the American Revolution in the South?
Battle of Camden
Battle of King's Mountain
Battle of Charles Town
Battle of Cowpens
4
Which city fell to the British 1780, resulting in the loss of a major port?
Columbia
Greenville
Charleston
Camden
5
At which 1781 battle did the Patriots bet the British forcing them to leave SC for good?
Battle of Camden
Battle of King's Mountain
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Charleston
6
Battle of Camden Siege of Charleston What would be the BEST title for this list?
Loyalist areas
American victories
Neutral areas
British victories
7
Which city would have been the MOST likely primary target of the British?
Camden
Cowpens
Columbia
Charleston
8
· Francis Marion· Andrew Pickens· Thomas Sumter What do all of these people have in common?
they were all signers of the Declaration of Independence
they were all British Generals in the American Revolution
they were all militia leaders in the American Revolution
they were all Governors of South Carolina
9
During the American Revolution TORIES were
colonists who supported breaking from Great Britain.
German soldiers who fought against Americans.
French soldiers who fought for Americans.
colonists who were loyal to Great Britain.
10
The Battle of Kings Mountain was important in the American Revolution because it
succeeded in taking back Charleston from the British
Francis Marion won his first major victory there.
failed to push the British from South Carolina.
helped to secure the northern frontier in SC for Americans
11
Analyzing the chart of the American Revolution, it can be determined that the Revolution
ended without a clear series of victories by colonists
saw many of its final battles fought in the American South.
ended without foreign assistance.
was centered around New England.
12
Patriots in the American Revolution would have supported which of these?
The Red Coats
The Parliament
The Intolerable Acts
The Continental Congress
13
Which of these was the result of Battle of Cowpens in 1781?
it was a tie
the Americans lost
the British fled to Charleston
the British lost
14
guerilla warfare· Nicknamed "The Swamp Fox" Describe which famous South Carolinian?
Francis Marion
Henry Laurens
Christopher Gadsden
John Rutledge
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Why was the Battle of Eutaw Springs important in the American Revolution?
It was the last major battle in SC during the war.
It was the first time the Americans lost in the war.
It was the last time the Americans lost in the war.
It was the first time a major leader had been killed

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