The Horn Work

The video explores the historical significance of Marion Square in Charleston, focusing on the Horn Work, a military fortification designed by Swiss engineer Lieutenant Emmanuel Hess. Originally built by the British and later completed by enslaved African Americans using Tabby concrete, the Horn Work played a crucial role during the Revolutionary War. Despite its formidable design, it only delayed the British siege, leading to Charleston's surrender in 1780. The video concludes with an invitation to discover more historical landmarks.

What was the primary purpose of the Horn Work when it was initially designed?

• To serve as a marketplace

• To function as a government building

• To act as a residential area

• To protect against French and Native American invasions

What unusual material was used in the construction of the Horn Work?

• Steel

• Oyster shells

• Brick

• Wood

What is the name of the early type of concrete used in the Horn Work's construction?

• Plaster

• Cement

• Mortar

• Tabby

During the Revolutionary War, what was the Horn Work's primary defensive strategy?

• To retreat and regroup

• To use naval forces

• To funnel attackers into a central gateway

• To launch surprise attacks

What ultimately happened to Charleston during the Revolutionary War?

• It was abandoned by its inhabitants

• It surrendered after a siege

• It successfully repelled the British

• It was never attacked