Loyalist v. Patriots

​Bellwork 9/22/25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the people who made up the American Militia during the Revolutionary War?

• Highly trained professional soldiers with uniforms

• Everyday people with little training who picked up guns to fight

• Foreign mercenaries hired by the Colonists

• Former British soldiers who switched sides

Multiple Choice

Why were the British Redcoats considered a strong force during the American Revolutionary War?

• They were highly trained soldiers with combat experience and usually outnumbered the American Patriots.

• They had better weapons than the Patriots.

• They were supported by the French.

• They were fighting for their homeland.

Open Ended

Explain the difference in support for the British and the Patriots in different regions of Georgia during the Revolutionary War.

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of the 600 Loyalists who left South Carolina in early 1779?

• To join other Loyalists in Augusta and gain more support.

• To attack Savannah.

• To surrender to the Patriots.

• To return to England.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the events at Kettle Creek in February 1779 are correct?

• The Loyalists set up camp at Kettle Creek.

• The Patriots surprised and attacked the Loyalists.

• The Loyalists won the battle.

• The battle took place in Wilkes County, Georgia.

Open Ended

Why was the Battle of Kettle Creek considered important in the context of the American Revolutionary War in Georgia?

Multiple Choice

Who were two important leaders at the Battle of Kettle Creek?

• Elijah Clarke and Andrew Pickens

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Benedict Arnold and John Adams

• Paul Revere and Samuel Adams

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a key reason the Battle of Kettle Creek was important to the Patriots in Georgia?

• It boosted the morale of the Patriots and provided much needed supplies.

• It marked the end of the Revolutionary War.

• It was the first battle fought in Georgia.

• It resulted in the capture of Savannah.

Open Ended

Describe the contributions of Austin Dabney during the Battle of Kettle Creek.

Open Ended

Explain how the relationship between Austin Dabney and Giles Harris developed after the Battle of Kettle Creek.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Austin Dabney is/are correct?

• He fought at the Battle of Kettle Creek.

• He was awarded land by the State of Georgia.

• He was a close friend of Giles Harris.

• He became the governor of Georgia.

Multiple Choice

What role did Nancy Hart play during the American Revolution in Georgia?

• She was a settler who defended her home against Tory soldiers.

• She was a British officer who captured Savannah.

• She was a nurse for wounded soldiers in South Carolina.

• She was a merchant in Atlanta.

Open Ended

Describe the events that took place when the Tory soldiers arrived at Nancy Hart's cabin. What actions did Nancy and her daughter take?

Open Ended

How did the actions of women like Nancy Hart contribute to the American Revolution, based on the story and images provided?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about Nancy Hart's legacy?

• Her cabin was rebuilt by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

• Hart County is named in her honor.

• She became a famous general in the American Revolution.

• Her story is commemorated as a historical site.

Multiple Choice

Why was Savannah significant during the American Revolution?

• It was a major port city captured by the British.

• It was the capital of Georgia.

• It was the site of the first battle of the Revolution.

• It was the home of Nancy Hart.

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of the Patriots in planning to recapture Savannah and its port?

• To gain control of a strategic port city from the British

• To destroy the city of Savannah

• To form an alliance with the British

• To evacuate the city

Open Ended

Explain why France decided to help the American Colonists during the Revolutionary War.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Siege of Savannah are correct?

• It took place in October 1779.

• The Patriots and French allies were successful in capturing Savannah.

• The city was well defended by Loyalists and British troops.

• It was the second deadliest battle of the American Revolution.

Open Ended

Describe the contributions of Haitian soldiers during the Siege of Savannah.

Multiple Choice

Who was recognized as a hero during the Siege of Savannah despite being killed in battle?

• Count Casimir Pulaski

• George Washington

• Benedict Arnold

• Thomas Jefferson

Open Ended

How did learning about the roles of the Patriots and Redcoats in the Revolutionary War change or deepen your understanding of the conflict?

Multiple Choice

What was a key difference between the American Colonists' militia and the British Army during the Revolutionary War?

• The militia were everyday people with little training, while the British Army was made up of highly trained soldiers.

• The militia had better weapons than the British Army.

• The British Army did not wear uniforms, while the militia did.

• The militia fought for the British, while the British Army fought for the colonists.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Siege of Savannah is correct?

• The Patriots successfully captured Savannah from the British.

• The Siege of Savannah was the largest battle in the American Revolution.

• The Patriots lost and Savannah remained under British control.

• No foreign soldiers aided the Patriots during the siege.