Why did the King of England and Parliament start taxing the colonists?
100
Most remained slaves.
Who were African Americans?
100
William Jasper rescued the flag.
What is the Battle of Fort Moultrie?
100
This partisan leader was known as “the Fighting Gamecock” and led a Patriot militia in the Backcountry?
Who is Thomas Sumter?
100
The location gave the Backcountry people more opportunities.
Why was the state’s capital moved from Charleston to Columbia?
200
Representatives of the colony had not voted for the Stamp Act.
Why were the colonists in South Carolina unhappy with the Stamp Act?
200
The British promised to return their land.
Who are the Native Americans?
200
The British won and occupied the city.
What is the Siege of Charleston?
200
Earned the nickname “the Swamp Fox” by leading attacks against the British soldiers and disappearing into the swamps.
Who is Francis Marion?
200
Was a plan for the country’s government.
What is the U.S. Constitution?
300
The Stamp Act was repealed.
How did the colonists’ boycott of British good affect the Stamp Act?
300
Were not allowed to command troops
Who are women?
300
A Patriot victory because of a trap set by Daniel Morgan and Andrew Pickens.
What is the Battle of Cowpens?
300
Nicknamed the Wizard Owl.
Who is Andrew Pickens?
300
Most powerful group in South Carolina’s new state government.
What is the Lowcountry elite?
400
They sent rice and money to help the colonists in Massachusetts.
How did South Carolinians react to the closing of Boston’s port by the British?
400
Said, “I just want the rebels to be defeated so my life can go back to the way it was before. I make my living by trading with Great Britain. Why did those others have to go against our king?”
Who are the Loyalists?
400
The Patriots won both battles.
What are the Battle of Kings Mountain and Cowpens?
400
Was a backcountry farmer who joined the militia after the British burned his farm
Who is Andrew Pickens?
400
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
What are the three branches of government?
500
The colonists' representatives chose this man to lead the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
500
Said, “After my family’s plantation was burned by the British near Charles Town, I decided that I can no longer take this unfair treatment. I joined a group of men who attack the Redcoats by surprise. I hope that we win this war so that we can make our own decisions.”
Who is a Patriot?
500
The first shots of the war were fired.
What is Lexington and Concord?
500
After the flag was shot down, he risked his life to rescue it.
Who is William Jasper?
500
Branch of government that decides if laws are fair.