Causes
Name one cause of the American Revolutionary War.
French and Indian War, Stamp Act, Tea Act, Boston Tea Party
What did Patriots build the fort out of during the Battle of Sullivan’s Island?
Palmetto Tree Logs
What important thing did William Jasper do?
He saved the flag!
What is the difference between a patriot and a loyalist?
Patriots wanted to be free from Great Britain. Loyalists wanted to remain loyal to Great Britain.
Who would have said “no taxation without representation”?
A patriot
Which Act put a tax on all paper goods?
Stamp Act
Which battle was the TURNING POINT in the war for the Patriots? It was a victory for the Patriots because they used partisan warfare.
Battle of King's Mountain
Who was the “Gamecock”?
Thomas Sumter
Which group of people worked as nurses and kept up with the plantation while others were off fighting?
Women
How did the palmetto logs help the Patriots win the Battle of Sullivan’s Island?
The cannon balls sunk into the logs and bounced off because they were spongy.
Which event involved Patriots dressing up as Native Americans and throwing something into the ocean?
Boston Tea Party
What is partisan warfare?
A hit and run tactic used in battle. They would hide behind trees, attack, and run.
Which battle did Andrew Pickens set up a trap to TRICK the British?
The Battle of Cowpens
Many slaves fought for the British Army. Why?
They were promised freedom even though many did not end up receiving it.
What is an important fact about the Battle of Eutaw Springs?
It was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War in S.C.
What document said that America would be free from England?
The Declaration of Independence
What happened the second time the British attacked Charles Town?
British blockaded the city by land and sea. They set fire to homes and tried to make patriots turn into loyalists.
Which group of people gave Andrew Pickens the nickname “Wizard Owl”?
Native Americans
Many Native Americans fought for the British Army. Why?
They were promised their land back.
What was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War?
Lexington and Concord
What happened at the First Continental Congress?
Colonists got together to discuss how they wanted to be free from England.
Which two battles did the Patriots win in the backcountry?
Cowpens and King’s Mountain
Why was Francis Marion known as the “Swamp Fox”?
He used partisan warfare in the swamps of S.C. to lead surprise attacks the British. He knew the swamps of SC VERY well!
All Blacks were slaves. True or False. Explain.
False- some were freed African Americans.
Give two reasons that you think the British lost the War.
They wore red coats, did not use partisan warfare, were not as familiar with the land, not as creative or sneaky