Revolutionary Battles
Which 1776 battle prevented the British from capturing Charleston early in the Revolution?
Battle of Sullivan's Island
What nickname was given to Francis Marion because of his ability to surprise British forces and escape through South Carolina's swamps?
The Swamp Fox
What document established South Carolina's new state government in 1776?
South Carolina Constitution of 1776
Which 1781 battle in Virginia resulted in the surrender of a major British army?
Battle of Yorktown
What is the military term for surrounding a fortified location to force its surrender?
Which major South Carolina city fell to the British in May 1780?
Charles Town
What term describes ordinary citizens who served as soldiers rather than belonging to a full-time professional army?
Militia
Which South Carolinian proposed recruiting enslaved African Americans to serve as Patriot soldiers in exchange for freedom?
John Laurens
Which European country provided crucial military and naval assistance at Yorktown?
France
What British strategy focused military efforts on the Southern colonies after setbacks in the North?
Southern Strategy
Which battle in August 1780 was a major American defeat under General Horatio Gates?
Battle of Camden
What military strategy involved small groups using surprise attacks and quick retreats against the British?
Partisan warfare
Which Native American nation generally supported the Patriots during the Revolution?
Catawba
What South Carolina battle fought in September 1781 helped weaken British control of the region?
Battle of Eutaw Springs
Which South Carolina partisan leader received the nickname Swamp Fox?
Francis Marion
Which battle was a Patriot victory against Loyalist forces in October 1780?
Battle of Kings Mountain
What was the British Southern Strategy based on?
Capturing the Southern colonies with the help of Loyalist support
Name one South Carolina woman who helped the Patriot cause during the Revolution.
Martha Bratton, Jane Black Thomas, Emily Geiger, Rebecca Motte
On what date did British forces evacuate Charleston, marking the end of the Revolution in South Carolina?
December 14, 1782
Why was the Battle of Eutaw Springs important even though the British held the battlefield?
British losses weakened their ability to maintain control of South Carolina.
Which January 1781 battle featured Daniel Morgan's successful use of a planned retreat and counterattack?
Battle of Cowpens
Why did the Patriot victory at Saratoga in 1777 help the American war effort?
It helped convince France to form an alliance with the Americans.
What was one major difference between South Carolina's constitutions of 1776 and 1778?
The 1778 constitution reduced the governor's power and strengthened the legislature.
What 1783 agreement officially ended the American Revolution and recognized American independence?
Treaty of Paris of 1783
After the Treaty of Paris in 1783, what river formed the western boundary of the United States?
Mississippi River