Character Traits and Evidence
Francis Marion overcame challenges during the war, which made him ________ .
Ambitious
What is Francis Marion's nickname?
The Swamp Fox
Where did he come up with his sneaky guerrilla style warfare tactics?
The Cherokee Indians in the French and Indian War
Did Marion ever command or lead a big army or lead a major battle?
No, he did not
Did Francis Marion have a famous quote that used the word "terrifying" in it?
Yes. The quote was, "Fighting in the Revolutionary War, well, is terrifying. But I'm terrifyingy terrified, that the terrified Regulars won't be terrified no longer."
The Swamp Fox took brave risks because he was ______ .
Courageous
Was Francis Marion a Patriot or a Loyalist?
Patriot
What did he and his regiment build in Charleston, South Carolina?
Fort Sullivan
How many siblings did he have?
5
Did Francis Marion's slave fight in the war with him?
Yes
His use of guerrilla tactics when fighting showed that he was _______ .
Creative
When was he born?
February 26, 1732
How did 150 Americans get freed during the war?
Francis and his unit of 50 men, saved them
How did Francis Marion break his ankle?
He jumped out of a window when he thought people were drinking too much, being noisy, and the doors were locked.
Did he ever marry?
Yes. At the age of 54 he married his 49 year old cousin.
Francis Marion's integrity and invitation to the Red Coats to have breakfast with him show how ________ he was.
Honorable
Where was he born?
Georgetown (Berkeley County), South Carolina
How did Francis Marion get his name, "The Swamp Fox?"
Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton gave him the name after chasing him through the swamp for 26 miles without caputuring him.
What did Marion find when he returned home from his service in the war?
His home was burned to the ground.
True or False: Did Francis Marion join the crew of a ship that sank?
True. At the age of 15 he joined a crew that was sailing for the West Indes. After the ship sank, the crew was stranded in a row boat for 7 days without food or water.
Francis Marion's use of unconventional fighting stratigies shows _____ thinking.
Clever
When did he die?
February 27, 1795
What did Francis Marion do after the prisoner exhange meeting with the British?
He invited them to join them for breakfast
Did Francis Marion own a slave?
Yes, his name was Oscar.
What position was Marion commisssioned to when elected to the South Carolina Provincial Congress?
Captin of his own regiment