Loyalists and the Fight for Independence

What was the main action taken by the Georgia militia during the Battle of Kettle Creek?

• They defended a fort

• They attacked an encampment of British Loyalists

• They negotiated a peace treaty

• They retreated to a safer location

How did the victory at Kettle Creek affect the spirits of the Georgia militia?

• It lowered their morale

• It had no effect

• It lifted their spirits

• It made them retreat

In what year did the British recapture Savannah?

• 1778

• 1779

• 1780

• 1781

What was the main goal of the French and Patriot troops in October 1779?

• To defend Savannah from British attacks

• To retake the city of Savannah

• To negotiate peace with the British

• To capture British ships

Patriots were colonist who

• wanted to stay loyal to Great Britain

• wanted to create a new country in Georgia

• trained soldiers

• wanted to be free from British rule

In the Battle of Kettle Creek, ________ attacked an encampment of British loyalist.

The _______ recaptured Savannah making it the only colony to be officially retaken.

The Patriots fought alongside this country in an attempt to retake Savannah.

• French

• Native Americans

• Great Britain

• Spain

________ played a significant role in the defense of Savannah.

Who won the Battle of Kettle Creek?

• The Loyalist

• The British

• The Patriots

• The French