The War of Independence in the South. The Revolution: E9

Where did the British set their sights after their victory in Charleston?

• The North

• The West

• The South

• The East

Who was the British officer sent to the backcountry?

• Colonel Banastre Tarleton

• General Charles Cornwallis

• General Horatio Gates

• General George Washington

What was Colonel Banastre Tarleton known for?

• Bravery

• Restraint

• Dandyism

• Brutality

What was the outcome of the battle at Waxhaws?

• American victory

• British victory

• Stalemate

• Treaty

What did the battle of Waxhaws become known as?

• The Waxhaws Massacre

• The Battle of Charleston

• The Southern Standoff

• The Loyalist Triumph

What did the British issue to Southerners in an attempt to shore up loyalty?

• An ultimatum

• A peace treaty

• A declaration of independence

• A trade agreement

Who did Congress send to lead the Southern campaign?

• General George Washington

• General Charles Cornwallis

• General Horatio Gates

• Colonel Banastre Tarleton

What did General Gates inherit when he took charge of the Southern army?

• A well-equipped army

• A large military chest

• A strong supply line

• An army without strength and money

What was the result of the battle at Camden?

• American victory

• British victory

• Stalemate

• Treaty

Where did General Gates place the militia in the battle at Camden?

• On the left of his line

• On the right of his line

• In the center of his line

• Behind his line