Unit 2.3 The American Revolution

Why did New York and South Carolina have more battles than the other colonies during the Revolutionary War?

• The number of patriots in these states was higher than average

• The number of loyalists in these states was higher than average

• The large open fields in these states made them good places for battles

• South Carolina and New York were the most vocal in their hatred of the King

Why did France decide to join the patriots in their fight for independence? (Chose 2 that apply). 

• The victory at Saratoga proved to the French that the patriots had a chance at beating the British

• The opportunity for the French to weaken England

• France wanted to take over the thirteen colonies for themselves

• France wanted to gain territory in South America

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

• To show the ability of both regular and partisan bands could work together in battle

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

• To lead Loyalist and Tories into battle.

• The elite believed it made South Carolina appear stronger.

What important development came out of the Battle of Cowpens?

• Loyalist pushed the Patriot Army into North Carolina

• The blockade of Charleston was finally broken due to the Continental Navy

• Native American and British Armies successfully took control of South Carolina

• Partisan forces and the Continental Army cooperated to win the battle

Why did the British forces expect to be successful in South Carolina?

• There was a large number of Loyalists in South Carolina

• Lowcountry Elite had refused to participate in the Revolutionary War

• The British promised the Patriots land lost in the French and Indian War

• South Carolina proved to be ineffective in battle after the Cherokee War

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

• It was the turning point of the war.

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

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

• They lost the port of Charleston to the British.

How did the British eventually capture Charleston in 1780?

• by arming the slaves who were around Charleston and having them attack

• by marching from Georgetown and taking the city by force

• by bribing the cities mayor and council to let them into the city

• by using a siege to cut off supply lines to the city

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

• neighborhood watches

• regulator and vigilante groups

• partisan bands

• protest groups in South Carolina

Which American victory lead to an alliance with France?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of King's Mountain

• The Battle of Eutaw Springs

• The Battle of Camden

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

• The British began to retreat from the Upcountry

• The British realized that the naval blockade was not working.

• The British realized that the partisans had superior weapons.

• The British realized that they could not occupy Charleston.