Unit 5: The American Revolution (8-2.5)

At which battle, considered the turning point in SC, were Loyalist forces and the British army forced to retreat from the back country?

• Battle of Eutaw Springs

• Battle of Cowpens

• Battle of King's Mountain

• Battle of Camden

In the American Revolution, after the British captured Charleston and blockaded the harbor, what turned the war in favor of the colonists?

• The Continental Congress sent George Washington and his army to help SC.

• The Continental Army's victory at the Battle of Camden forced the British to leave the colony.

• The French sent troops and naval ships to Charleston and started attacking the British troops.

• The British's poor treatment of South Carolinians led many to join partisan forces and fight back.

How did the reputation of partisan forces impact the Battle of Cowpens?

• Partisan forces were known for being unarmed so the British were unprepared to handle the surprise of the partisan forces' firepower and surrendered.

• Partisan forces were known for retreating so the British pursued the partisan forces into a trap that sealed a Continental victory.

• Partisan forces were known for being brutal fighters so the British surrendered before the battle began.

• Partisan forces were known for being poor soldiers so the British attacked with confidence and sealed a major victory.

Why was South Carolina an area of focus for the British during the Revolutionary War?

• The colony had the most Patriots and therefore the British wanted to wip them out.

• Its central location meant that taking SC would make it harder for the colonies to coordinate attacks.

• There were may Loyalists in SC whom the British thought would join their cause.

• There were many resources in the land there that could be used for ammunition.

Why did many South Carolinians turn against the British, even though they had been neutral at the start of the American Revolution?

• The harassment of SC's citizens and the destruction of property by the British angered many.

• The pamphlets published by the Patriots in the North finally began to have an effect as they circulated in the South.

• An alliance with the Cherokee Indians pushed South Carolinians to take on the British as an enemy.

• The British's attempt to bribe many American officials was seen as offensive by the citizens of the colony.

What advantage did American militia have over the British army during the Revolutionary War?

• The American militia had more money and supplies.

• The American militia were better trained than the British army.

• The American militia hired mercenary soldiers to help fight.

• The American miitia was fighting on their home land.

Which statement is true about the role of South Carolina's partisan forces in the Revolutionary War?

• The forces did not have a large role in the war since most of the fighting was done by the Continental Army.

• The forces were highly trained and were able to implement new strategies and tactics for the Continental Army.

• The forces were unorganized and scattered and therefore unable to be of help to the Continental Army.

• The forces used hit and run tactics and were crucial to helping the Continental Army defeat the British.

After the British invaded SC during the American Revolution many Loyalists changed their position and fought with the Americans. What caused them to make this change?

• The Americans promised to give lad to anyone who fought with them.

• The British mistreated South Carolinians and burned their homes and churches.

• The Americans threatened to throw them in jail if they did not fight.

• The British said they would outlaw slavery if they won the war.

What do Frances "Swamp Fox" Marion, Thomas "Gamecock" Sumter, and Andrew "Wizard Owl" Sumter have in common?

• They were all British generals who were defeated in South Carolina.

• They were all delegates to the Constitutional Convention.

• They were all leaders of American troops who used hit-and-run tactics to stop the British.

• They were all wealthy Low Country plantation owners who fought for the British.

Why were partisan forces in SC successful fighters during the American Revolution?

• They were well trained and had military experience.

• They significantly outnumbered the British forces.

• They used guerilla warfare tactics to surprise the British troops.

• They were well funded and had the best weapons.