American Revolution

Which battle of the American Revolution was a British victory outside of Columbia and a terrible mistake for General Gates?

• Camden

• King's Mountain

• Eutaw Springs

• Cowpens

Which battle of the American Revolution was fought in a pasture in Cherokee County and was an important victory for the Americans?

• Camden

• King's Mountain

• Cowpens

• Saratoga

Which Partisan fighter was nicknamed the Gamecock because of his fiery temper and impulsiveness?

• Marion

• Sumter

• Pickens

• Washington

Which battle of the Revolution was fought over revenge and the turning point of the war in the South?

• Camden

• King's Mountain

• Cowpens

• Eutaw Springs

Which partisan fighter was nicknamed the Swamp Fox because he was sneaky, clever, and kept the British guessing as to where and when he would attack?

• Gates

• Sumter

• Pickens

• Marion

Which individual gave one's parole and was executed by the British in Charles Town after being captured?

• Francis Marion

• Isaac Hayne

• Thomas Paine

• Thomas Lynch

Which battle of the American Revolution was fought near Orangeburg, SC and was technically a British victory but they lost a lot of men?

• Camden

• King's Mountain

• Eutaw Springs

• Cowpens

Which vocabulary term means to surround a city or fort and not allow them to leave or get supplies?

• Militia

• Siege

• Blockade

• Skirmish

Which European country became an ally after the American victory at Saratoga?

• England

• France

• Germany

• Ireland

Why did the British decide to move the war to the South after their loss at the Battle of Saratoga?

• More Patriots in the North

• More Loyalists in the South

• More Patriots in the South

• Better weather in the South