SS Unit 5 Battles and Heroes (SC) of the American Revolution

Who won the Battle of Sullivan's Island?

• The Native Americans

• The Patriots of Carolina

• The British Redcoats

• The Loyalists of Carolina

Who was the leader of the Patriot army at Sullivan's Island?

• Sergeant William Jasper

• Sergeant Francis Marion

• The British Redcoats

• Colonel William Moultrie

Who is considered the hero of the Battle at Sullivan's Island?

• Sergeant William Jasper

• Sergeant Francis Marion

• The British Redcoats

• Colonel William Moultrie

What is partisan warfare or guerrilla warfare?

• A type of fighting tactic that involves fighting by sea.

• A fighting tactic of lining up in rows and firing one row at a time.

• A type of hit and run tactic used in fighting a war.

• A type of fighting that involves running in circles around the enemy.

After struggling to defeat American forces in the North, the British returned to Charles Town. What were they hoping to find?

• needed ammunition and war supplies

• people that were still loyal to England

• colonists ready to surrender to the British

• smaller battles in the South that were easier to win

What caused Charles Town to fall to the British?

• The British stole all of their supplies.

• The British raided the city and destroyed their ammunition.

• The British blockaded Charles Town by land and by sea

• The British refused to surrender so Charles Town had no other choice

Which South Carolina leader-led surprise attacks on the British in the swamps therefore was known as the "Swamp Fox".

• Francis Marion

• Thomas Sumter

• Andrew Pickens

• Geroge Washington

What helped the Continental Army in their defeat against the British in South Carolina?

• the bot and humid climate

• the use of volunteer militias

• the use of underwater submarines

• the use of motorized vehicles such as tanks

Who was known as the "Gamecock" and would attack the British and then hide in the woods?

• Francis Marion

• Thomas Sumter

• Andrew Pickens

• George Washington

Which South Carolina militia leader was given the nickname, "The Wizard Owl" because of his clever fighting strategies used during the Battle of Cowpens?

• Francis Marion

• Thomas Sumter

• Andrew Pickens

• George Washington