Roles of the Revouloution
Who joined the British?
Native Americans
Where does the governments power come from?
The people
What was the name of this militia leader that was called Swamp Fox?
Francis Marion
What side were the Native Americans on?
British
Why were the colonists mad about the stamp act?
They did not get a say on the tax
Is the Lowcountry rich or poor?
Rich
What is on celebrated on july 4th?
Independence Day
Did British or Americans have more advantages?
British
The French and Indian war also had another name called what?
The Seven Years War
Why were colonists mad about the tea act?
It made tea extremely cheap and convinced colonists to buy more of it.
No slaves were in the army because why?
They were fearful of rebellion
What was the Declaration written for?
To fight for freedom
The British burned churches, looted houses, and killed civilians which caused the loyalists to do what?
Loyalists turned against the British
Why wasn't South Carolina involved in the French and Indian War?
They were nowhere near the land South Carolina wanted
What is the stamp act congress?
Group of protestors who created a document protesting the Stamp Act
Who stayed loyal to Britian?
Loyalists and Tories
Name One signer of the Declaration
Thomas Lynch Jr
Thomas Heyward Jr
Edward Rutledge
Arthur Middleton
The last major battle was in South Carolina, Where at?
Eutaw springs
How did this lead to the American Revolution?
Great Britain ordered the colonists to pay taxes and they did not want to be taxed without representation
What got rid of the royal governer?
The commitee of 99
What is the difference between patriots and Loyalists?
A loyalist is loyal to the king and a patriot is fighting for independence for the colonies
How many changes did they make on the Declaration?
How did the colonists beat the British at the Battle of Fort Moultrie/Fort Sullivan?
The colonists beat the British with palmetto logs
When did the french and indian war start and end?
1754–1763
Who was the first president of the Continental Congress?
Henry Middleton