Rebellious Vocab
to import or export goods secretly against the law
smuggle
Who was the French and Indian War between?
Who promised African Americans their freedom if they fought in the war?
Britain
Which side of the war utilized surprising guerrilla warfare tactics?
Patriots (U-S-A!)
Which SC militia leader was known as "The Gamecock"?
Thomas Sumter
a form of protest or punishment where one party refuses to buy goods from another.
boycott
What did the Navigation Acts restrict?
colonial trade
Why were women called "camp followers"?
They followed camps and did the chores.
In 1776 at the start of the war, SC Patriots defeated the British Navy at ______ _______. They protected this fort with palmetto trees, inspiring our state flag.
Fort Moultrie / Sullivan's Island
Who became popular for his gentlemanly behavior during the American Revolution?
Francis Marion
another word for a reward or payment.
bounty
Who organized the Boston Tea Party?
Loyalists
What is another name for Tories?
Loyalists
Which side were partisan troops on?
Patriots (U-S-A!)
Who was the British General in the Battle of Camden?
another word for tax, extra money charged for the government when buying a good.
duty
Who was killed in the Boston Massacre?
Loyalist crowd in Massachusetts
What did the British promise Native Americans if they help them win the war?
Land
Why did the Continental army lose the Battle of Camden?
Some of the Continental soldiers fled.
Which SC militia leader was known as "The Swamp Fox"?
Francis Marion
a government storage facility for weapons and ammunition.
arsenal
The Tea Act forced colonies to only get their tea from who?
Where did most of the rebels live in South Carolina?
The lowcountry
Which battle was won by the patriots and became the turning point of the war?
The Battle of Kings Mountain
The Declaration of Independence listed 27 grievances against which British monarch?
King George III