Patriots, Loyalists, and War

__________________ was a 15 year old spy for the patriots and was captured by the British and memorized the letter she carried and tore it up and swallowed it.

• Rebecca Motte

• Emily Geiger

_______________ sacrificed her home to flush out the British by letting Francis Marion set it on fire

• Rebecca Motte

• Emily Geiger

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

• The elite believed it made South Carolina appear stronger.

• The patriots held off the British during the first Battle at Sullivan's Island.

• To lead Loyalist and Tories into battle.

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

How did the British eventually capture Charleston in 1780?

• by marching from Georgetown and taking the city by force

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

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

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

Which best describes the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

• After this battle the British surrendered and war was over. 

• After this battle the Second Continental Congress met and declared independence from Great Britain. 

• After this battle the French joined the side of the Patriots. 

Which best describes the Battle of Saratoga?

• After this battle the British surrendered and war was over. 

• After this battle the Second Continental Congress met and declared independence from Great Britain. 

• After this battle the French joined the side of the Patriots. 

Which best describes the Battle of Yorktown?

• After this battle the British surrendered and war was over. 

• After this battle the Second Continental Congress met and declared independence from Great Britain. 

• After this battle the French joined the side of the Patriots. 

Why did France decide to join the patriots in their fight for independence?

• France wanted to take over the thirteen colonies for themselves

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

• France wanted to gain territory in South America

• The French wanted their own part of the new country

A patriot is....

• A person who supported the fight for Independence.

• A person who supported the British and hoped to resolve differences peacefully.

A Loyalist is......

• A person who supported the fight for Independence.

• A person who supported the British and hoped to resolve differences peacefully.