3-3 Development of a New Nation

Which of the following does NOT explain the course of the American Revolution?

• British troops attacked Native Americans.
• The British captured Charles Town.
• South Carolinians used partisan warfare to defeat the British.
• William Moultrie repelled (fought off) the British on Sullivan's Island. 

Why was the Battle of King's Mountain an important victory for the Patriots?

• The Patriots reclaimed the mountain.
• It ended the war.
• The Loyalists reclaimed the mountain.
• It was a turning point for the war. 

How did the Patriots defeat the British at the Battle of Cowpens?

• By shooting the British as they approached. 
• By pretending to retreat before turning to fight. 
• By chasing the British into the woods.
• By letting the cows out of the pen to confuse the British. 

How did South Carolina's geography help partisan fighters defeat the British troops?

• Hardwood forests and swamp lands helped with "hit and run" tactics.
• Rivers helped partisan fighters travel to new areas to chase the British. 
• Sassafras mountain kept them safe from guerilla warfare during winter. 
• The flatland helped them build forts to hide from the British. 

Patriot leaders such as Thomas Sumter, Francis Marion, and Andrew Pickens used a "hit and run" strategy during battle known as ____. 

• Blockade strategy
• Defensive tactics
• Partisan warfare
• Stand and shoot

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• Militia
• Navy Seals
• Royal Army
• Union Army

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• Militia
• Navy Seals
• Royal Army
• Union Army

Why was the Bill of Rights created?

• To grant equal representation in Congress.
• To protect rights of individual people. 
• To replace the Articles of Confederation. 
• To set up government for the new nation.

The political phrase "all men are created equal" influenced northern states to:

• Gradually free their slaves. 
• Make changes to the Constitution.
• Ratify the Bill of Rights.
• Support backcountry farmers. 

What are the three branches of our government?

• Executive, Legislative, and Senate
• Executive, Judicial, and Legislative
• Executive, Judicial, and General Assembly
• Executive, Legislative, and General Assembly