Important People
Charleston
Camden
American Victories
End of the War
100
Who is the person who rescued the flag at the Battle of Sullivan's island and was honored with a county named after him.
William Jasper
100
What were the names of the two battles fought in Charleston?
Sullivan's Island and Charleston
100
Who won the battle of Camden?
The British
100
What is considered the turning point of the American Revolution in the South?
The Battle of Kings Mountain
100
Who won the war?
The Americans
200
Who was the leader of the American troops?
George Washington
200
What allowed the Americans to win at Sullivan's Island?
Palmetto Logs
200
What mistakes did the Americans make during the Battle of Camden?
Took the wrong route and ate rotten fruit.
200
How were the Americans able to win at Kings Mountain?
The Overmountain men snuck up on Ferguson's forces and were able to attack from behind trees.
200
What was the last battle of the Revolution fought in SC, which prevented British troops from helping Cornwallis?
Eutaw Springs
300
Which British officer showed no mercy and refused "quarter"?
Colonel Tarleton
300
What happened to the British ships during the battle of Sullivan's Island?
The first ships ran aground and the second ships had to cross in front of Americans.
300
Who were the leaders on both sides for the battle of Camden?
Horatio Gates (American), Cornwallis (British)
300
What "common knowledge" did the Americans use to help them win at the battle of Cowpens?
American militia would always run away.
300
In the painting you saw depicting the end of the war, why was there a missing part of the painting?
The British did not attend the signing of the peace treaty.
400
Who was Fort Sullivan named after when the battle was over?
William Moultrie
400
What did the British do differently in the Battle of Charleston?
They took an overland approach and completely cut off Charleston.
400
What happened at 2 AM the morning of August 16th?
Both sides decided to wait until the morning to fight.
400
Why is the Battle of Kings Mountain an example of how the American Revolution was also a civil war?
Only fought between AMERICAN loyalists and patriots.
400
What song was playing when Cornwallis surrendered to Washington?
The World Turned Upside Down
500
Who were the Americans that fought in the battle of Kings Mountain?
Over Mountain Men
500
What did the British do to Charleston when they took it over?
They destroyed dams, raided houses, burnt down buildings
500
What were 2 of the 4 results of this battle?
1. British took the field and killed/captured over 500 Americans 2. Of the 3,000 Americans, about 2,000 ran away without firing 3. Defeat was devastating and humiliating for the Americans 4. Gates was replaced by General Nathanel Greene.
500
What was the American plan at the Battle of Cowpens?
Americans would have 3 lines, the militia would fire and then run, hopefully Tarleton would follow. Then the militia would run back around the battlefield, and the American cavalry would run around the other side, surrounding the British.
500
What two problems faced the new American nation?
Lost a trading partner and needed a new government.
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