South Carolina Revolutionary War Quiz

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

• To lead Loyalist and Tories into battle.

• The elite believed it made South Carolina appear stronger.

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

• To symbolize peace with the British.

How did the British eventually capture Charleston in 1780?

• 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 marching from Georgetown and taking the city by force

• by negotiating a peaceful surrender

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

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

• B. France wanted to gain territory in South America

• C. France wanted to take over the thirteen colonies for themselves

• D. France was forced by other European countries

According to the Declaration of Independence, who had the right to "alter or abolish" the government if the government did not protect the citizens' natural rights?

• The Low Country elite

• The people

• The King

• The British Parliament

The Declaration of Independence is based on what principles?

• life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• states rights

• reserved powers in the Articles of Confederation

• separation of church and state

How did partisan warfare impact British control in South Carolina?

• the hit and run tactics surprised the British forces and kept them from gaining control

• the type of fighting was head on and the British kept control

• there was no impact

What influential South Carolinian attended the Stamp Act Congress and was later voted the 1st "governor" of the state?

• Christopher Gadsden

• John Rutledge

• Thomas Sumter

Loyalists more commonly found in this part of South Carolina.

• Upcountry

• Lowcountry

Patriots more commonly located in this part of in South Carolina.

• Upcountry

• Lowcountry

A person who supported the fight for Independence.

• Loyalist

• Patriot