During the AR, why is the Battle of King's Mountain considered the turning point of the war?

Resulted in loss of many British soldiers & weakened army

Why was the fort @ Sullivan's Island able to survive being bombed by the British during the war

It was made of palmetto logs and sand.

What advantage did partisan militias have over the British army in SC?

Militias used hit and run tactics to surprise the British.

During the American Revolution, what happened the first time the British attacked Charles Town?

The SC militiamen in Fort Moultrie stopped the British ships

How did the Battle of Cowpens impact SC?

Forced the British troops to retreat from the SC backcountry

What caused Loyalist to change their position after the British Army arrived in SC?

The British were mean to people and destroyed property.

What tactic did SC militias use to help defeat the British?

They used hit and run tactics to surprised the British.

What factor made it possible for the Continental Army to defeat the British in SC?

help from backcountry farmers who used hit and run tactics

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1
Which was the last major battle of the American Revolution in SC?
Battle of Charles Town
Battle of Kings Mountain
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Eutaw Springs
2
During the AR, why is the Battle of King's Mountain considered the turning point of the war?
It convinced France to help the colonists.
It was the first battle where Native Am helped the colonists
It ended the British siege of Charles Town.
Resulted in loss of many British soldiers & weakened army
3
Which nation used their navy to block the British escape at Yorktown, forced them to surrender?
Portugal
Spain
France
Italy
4
Why was the fort @ Sullivan's Island able to survive being bombed by the British during the war
It was made from heavy stones.
It was made of palmetto logs and sand.
It was surrounded by colonial ships.
It was hidden by sandbars in the area.
5
What advantage did partisan militias have over the British army in SC?
Militias used hit and run tactics to surprise the British.
The partisan militias trained to fight in special schools.
The partisan militias had more men.
The partisan militias were better funded.
6
Which battle led by William Moultrie were troops able to defend a fort on Sullivan's Island?
King's Mountain
Cowpens
Eutaw Springs
Charles Town
7
What is the name of the last major battle fought in SC?
Cowpens
Charles Town
Eutaw Springs
King's Mountain
8
During which battle did the militia trick the British and cause the British to leave SC?
Cowpens
Eutaw Springs
King's Mountain
Yorktown
9
Which battle forced the British to surrender and ended the American Revolution?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Charles Town
Bunker Hill
10
During the American Revolution, what happened the first time the British attacked Charles Town?
The SC militiamen in Fort Moultrie stopped the British ships
British sent their ships into the harbor & captured the city
British ships got caught on some rocks in the harbor & sank
People in Charles Town surrendered before fighting started.
11
Which loss by the British caused the British to give up on their attacks on the backcountry?
Battle of Eutaw Springs
Battle of Charles Town
Battle of Kings Mountain
Battle of Cowpens
12
How did the Battle of Cowpens impact SC?
Forced the British troops to retreat from the SC backcountry
It allowed the British to invade & captured Charleston.
Resulted in the Continental Army being defeated by British
It showed that SC's militiamen were not strong fighers.
13
In which famous battle did Andrew Pickens lead his men to victory over the British?
Battle of Cowpens
Battle of Sullivan's Island
Battle of Eutaw Springs
Battle of King's Mountain
14
During this battle, Palmetto logs were used to prevent British takeover.
Charles Town
Cowpens
King's Mountain
Eutaw Springs
15
Who was the leader of the SC militia during the Battle of Cowpens?
Daniel Morgan
Thomas Sumter
Nathaniel Greene
Andrew Pickens
16
What caused Loyalist to change their position after the British Army arrived in SC?
The British convinced Loyalists in Georgia to attack SC.
The British used hit and run tactics to attack the militia.
The British said they would give all of SC to the Native Am.
The British were mean to people and destroyed property.
17
What tactic did SC militias use to help defeat the British?
They hired soldiers from other states.
They used hit and run tactics to surprised the British.
They stood in rows like the British.
They attended special training camps to learn to fight.
18
What factor made it possible for the Continental Army to defeat the British in SC?
better weapons and training by the British
help from backcountry farmers who used hit and run tactics
having more money and supplies than the British
the large number of soldiers on the American side

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