8.2, Unit 2: The American Revolution in SC

A Patriot was someone who _______.

• Was part of the British government.

• Wanted the King to stay in control of the colonies.

• Lived in the colonies and wanted to stay loyal to England.

• Lived in the colonies and wanted to fight for independence from Britain.

Which Partisan leader often helped the "Swamp Fox" fight against the British?

• William Harden

• Charles Cornwalis

• George Washington

• William Clinton

Why did most Native American tribes support the British during the Revolutionary War?

• The British paid the Native Americans very well.

• Native Americans hoped to move some tribes to England.

• The British promised to help Native Americans grow their own rice.

• The British promised to help Native Americans regain control of western lands.

Some call the American Revolution a "civil war." What was that like for South Carolinians?

• Many South Carolinians fought against other South Carolinians.

• South Carolinians did not have to fight.

• South Carolinians were all on the same side.

• South Carolinians were very respectful to each other.

South Carolinians in the Upcountry were mostly _______.

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Undecided

• Native Americans

"The Wizard Owl" fought mostly in the Upcountry and led the militia at Cowpens. His real name was ______.

• The Swamp Fox

• Francis Marion

• Andrew Pickens

• George Bush

Francis Marion mainly fought the British in the Lowcountry. His hit-and-run tactics helped him get what nickname?

• "The Hit and Run Tactics Guy"

• "The New York City Taxi Cab"

• "The Swamp Fox"

• "The Rattlesnake"

What was life like for women in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War?

• Women took over running businesses and farms.

• Life did not change much for women because they were not soldiers.

• Women joined the military, just as they do now.

• Women controlled the government while the male representatives were away.

Which statement sounds like something a Loyalist would say?

• It's time for freedom from British rule!

• No taxation without representation!

• We are now an independent nation!

• We are the King's subjects and should fight to protect the crown!

Who was Thomas Sumter?

• A British General

• A Partisan leader who fought the British in the Midlands of SC, also known as "The Gamecock"

• A Partisan leader, also known as "The Wizard Fox"

• A Partisan leader who fought against Francis Marion