Day 11 - Fighting at Sea and in the South

More settlers in the South supported the Patriots' cause as

• the British offered to free slaves who joined them.

• it became clear that the Patriots were going to win the war.

• British and Loyalist attacks became increasingly cruel.

• Patriot troops were defeated in the Battle of Cowpens.

What was Wentworth Cheswell’s role in the American Revolution?

• Wentworth Cheswell served as a town messenger, church leader, and military officer during the American Revolution.
• Wentworth Cheswell was a lawyer who defended British soldiers during the American Revolution.
• Wentworth Cheswell was a farmer and had no involvement in the American Revolution.
• Wentworth Cheswell was a British loyalist during the American Revolution.

What role did James Armistead play in the American Revolution?

• soldier
• diplomat
• spy
• general

Explain how Haym Salomon played a significant role in the American Revolution.

• Haym Salomon served as a military general in the American Revolution.
• Haym Salomon was a British loyalist during the American Revolution.
• Haym Salomon provided financial support and acted as a spy for the American Revolution.
• Haym Salomon was a famous poet during the American Revolution.

What role did Patrick Henry play during the American Revolution?

• Patrick Henry played a role as a Founding Father and a passionate advocate for American independence during the American Revolution.
• Patrick Henry played a role as a diplomat during the American Revolution.
• Patrick Henry played a role as a military general during the American Revolution.
• Patrick Henry played a role as a British loyalist during the American Revolution.

Who said "Give me liberty, or give me death."

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Patrick Henry
• Benjamin Franklin

Which of the following individuals declared “I have not yet begun to fight”?

• John Paul Jones

• George Washington

• Francis Marion

• Patrick Henry

Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox”, was able to have great success against the Redcoats because he

• Used weapons with very accurate range

• Spied extensively on Redcoat movements

• Used hit-and-run tactics, called guerilla warfare

• Had the largest militia in the South

Which set of events is listed in chronological order?

• Boston Tea Party → Declaration of Independence → Lexington and Concord → Saratoga

• Boston Massacre → Boston Tea Party → Lexington and Concord → Declaration of Independence

• Sugar Act → Boston Tea Party → Boston Massacre → Declaration of Independence

• Jamestown Established → Proclamation of 1763 → Boston Tea Party → Sugar Act

Which of the following individuals is most closely associated with the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Samuel Adams

• John Smith

• Thomas Jefferson