How many Patriots fought at the battle of Moore's Creek bridge?
About 1,000.
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One of the worst American defeats at war was at?
Charleston.
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When did this battle start?
February 27, 1776
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In 1776, who did the Americans crush at the battle of Moore's creek?
The Loyalists.
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Why were there so many Loyalists in the South?
The British concentrated their efforts in the South, where there were many Loyalists.
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Who was known as the Swamp Fox, and for his imaginative tactics?
Francis Marion.
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What role did Francis Marion play?
Played as an American officer.
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Who was Josiah Martin?
The British Royal Governor at the time.
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Where did this battle take place?
Wilmington, North Carolina.
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What 3 groups made up the patriot forces?
Continental soldiers, the militia, Minutemen
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How many Loyalists fought at the battle of Moore's Creek?
About 1,600.
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Who won the Battle of Moore's Creek?
The Patriots.
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Who/What are Patriots?
Patriots were those colonists of the thirteen colonies who violently rebelled against British control during the American revolution and in July 1776 declared the United States
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Who/what are Loyalists?
Loyalists were American colonists who were made loyal to the British empire and the British monarchy during the American Revolutionary War
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Why was the Battle of Moore's Creek important
First decisive patriot victory and/or convinced North Carolina to call for independence.