8-2.5 Review

Why was the Battle of King's Mountain considered a turning point in the American Revolution?

• The British realized that the naval blockade was not working

• The British began to retreat from the Upcountry

• The British realized that they could not occupy Charleston

• The British realized that the partisans had superior weapons

Which of the following battles in South Carolina were patriot victories (Choose ALL that apply.)

• Battle of Cowpens

• Battle of Camden

• Battle Kings Mountain

• Battle of Sullivan's Island

Which of the following was the final major battle in South Carolina during the American Revolution?

• Cowpens

• King's Mountain

• Eutaw Springs

• Camden

Which American victory lead to an alliance with France?

• The Battle of Eutaw Springs

• The Battle of Camden

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of King's Mountain

The harsh treatment by the British of South Carolinians caused the formation of which group?

• Protest groups in South Carolina

• Neighborhood watches

• Partisan bands

• Regulator and vigilante groups

Why was the Battle of Camden a major defeat for the Continental Army?

• Almost all of South Carolina was now controlled by the British

• The British were able to march on and take Charleston in the next battle

• They lost the port of Charleston to the British

• It was the turning point of the war.

Why was the flag of South Carolina changed at the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

• The elite believed it made South Carolina appear stronger

• The patriots held off the British during the first Battle of Fort Moultrie

• To lead Loyalist and Tories into battle

• To signify that at the Battle of Cowpens showed the ability of both regular and partisan bands could work together during battle

What was the significance of the Battle of Cowpens? 

• Horatio Gates was not a successful general
• The Partisans proved to be of little help to the Continental Army.
• The British had a great deal of respect for their American opponents
• Partisan forces and the Continental Army learned to work together successfully

Which battle resulted in General Cornwallis retreating into North Carolina?

• Camden

• Cowpens

• Eutaw Springs

• Kings Mountain

• Saratoga

Which battle was a turning point of the war in S.C. and after that battle the British forces were given "no quarter" because of British treatment of civilians during the war?

• Camden

• Cowpens

• Eutaw Springs

• Kings Mountain

• Saratoga