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The American Revolution 8-2
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Why did the British decide to attack the South in 1780?
British wanted to crush the colony agriculture
There was a large loyalist population in South Carolina
British wanted to ally with the Cherokee
Weather made it easier because it was warmer for longer
2
What did the British promise slaves who served them well during the American Revolution?
Freedom
To give them medals
Grant them land in Great Britian
To feed them well
3
___ were allowed to join colonial militias as cooks, spies, and other non-combat roles
Patriots
Mountainmen
Indians
Slaves
4
Why did the Continental Army (The Patriots) lose the Battle of Camden?
The British had help from the French
Many militiamen of the Patriots ran away during the battle
Because devious/brilliant Lord Miley was leading the British
The British had help from the Native Americans
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Why did the British attack on Sullivan's Island fail?
Admiral Sir Peter Parker was bit by a spider
The palmetto logs and sand absorbed the cannonballs
The South Carolina Navy beat the British
A tropical storm made sea travel too dangerous
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Why were Thomas Sumter and Francis Marion so effective in driving the British out of SC?
They were trained in England as British soldiers
Pretended to be British soldiers and got military secrets
They used surprise attacks and guerrilla warfare
they were best friends of George Washington
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What was the fort on Sullivan Island made out of?
Woods from nearby trees, mostly loblolly pine
Palmetto Logs and Sand
Mounds of Dirt pile up on top of each other
Cement and Bricks
8
British forces captured this city in South Carolina after a long siege
Georgetown
Beaufort
Charles Town
Columbia
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Why did the British want to control Charles Town?
Charles Town was rich in trade
Large number of Patriots lived there
It was named after their favorite king
They thought the slaves would all join their cause
10
The British Army were destroyed in the Up Country at the Battle of
Kings Mountain
Camden
Eutaw Springs
Charles Town
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Why did so may militiamen form units in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War?
South Carolina would not let Northerners fight for them
The British turned people against them with brutality
They were not enough Patriots who wanted to fight
The Continental Army refused to go to South Carolina
12
There was a bruderskrieg (brother's war) in South Carolina during the early years involving
The governor and the Assembly
The rich and the poor
the Patriots and the Loyalists
the king and the Parliament
13
Which of the following was the role of the Partisan (militia) during the American Revolution?
They were black soldiers who became Patriots
They were members of the British Army
They chose to fight for either the North or the South
They fought using guerrilla warfare tactics
14
At the Battle of ___, the Patriots tricked the British by faking a retreat and then attacking
Charles Town
Heartbreak Ridge
Cowpens
Camden
15
Which best describes what happened to the Patriots at the Battle of Camden?
General Washington ordered them to abandon Camden
Horatio Gates led the Patriots to their first victory
The French showed up and defeated the British
Gates took tired, untrained militia into battle & lost
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One of the greatest guerrilla warriors and leader of partisan militia was ____
George Washington
Benjamin Martin
Francis Marion
Benedict Arnold
