Early Battles
What protected the troops at Fort Moultrie in defense of Charleston in 1776?
Palmetto trees/logs
What did most slaves during the revolutionary war do?
Most continued working as slaves. Some joined the Continental Army or British Army in hopes of earning freedom.
Who was the ultimate leader for the Continental Army (appointed by the Continental Congress)?
George Washington
Were partisans fighters a part of the regular Continental Army or Militia?
Militia
Over the Mountain Men
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga, NY?
French become allies of the Patriots
People that could not decide which side to support (Patriot vs Loyalist) were called what?
Fence Sitter
What leader fled the field at the Battle of Camden which resulted in a loss for the Patriots?
Horatio Gates
What tactic did partisan bands use to frustrate the British in South Carolina
Hit & Run - Guerilla Tactics
What battle did Cornwallis officially surrender, thus helping end the war and gain independence for the American colonists?
Battle of Yorktown.
Why did the Patriots have to surrender to the British when Charleston fell in 1780?
Surrounded by British troops by sea & land.
What did most Native Americans do during the Revolutionary War?
Most tried to avoid war. Some supported the British because they were promised land returned if they won.
Who was the main British General in the south?
General Cornwallis
Which Partisan leader had the nickname the "Wizard Owl"?
Andrew Pickens
What was the significance of the Battle of Eutaw Springs?
Last major battle in SC.
Describe the effects of the behavior of British soldiers in how they treated the citizens of South Carolina.
What did women do during the war?
Helped make/sew uniforms for the continental army. They also served as messengers and nurses.
Who was executed before the Battle of Eutaw Springs that the British were hoping to make an example out of?
Colonel Isaac Hayne
Which Partisan leader had the nickname the "Carolina Gamecock"?
Thomas Sumter
Describe the military strategy used by the Patriots at the Battle of Cowpens:
Lure the British into a trap by using the hit & run tactics of the Partisan bands.
Explain the impact of the Patriot loss at the Battle of Camden:
British now control South Carolina.
What is the difference in a Patriot and a Loyalist?
Patriot - wanted independence from Great Britain
Loyalist - remained loyal to the King / Great Britain
Who was appointed the new Southern Continental Army commander after the battle of Camden?
Nathaniel Greene
Which Partisan leader had the nickname the "Swamp Fox"?
Francis Marion
What was the significance of the Patriot victory at Cowpens?
Patriots have won back SC/backcountry from the British. Also showed that the Continental Army and Partisans can work together.