Battle of Kings Mountain Overview

Battle of Kings Mountain Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Mrs. Tiller discusses the Battle of King's Mountain, a pivotal event in the Revolutionary War. Located near Charlotte, North Carolina, the battle saw American forces, led by William Campbell, surprise and defeat British troops under Patrick Ferguson. The battle, which lasted only an hour, resulted in significant British casualties and marked a turning point in the war, challenging British strategies and boosting American morale.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far is Kings Mountain from the students' location?

100 miles

90 miles

70 miles

50 miles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Battle of Kings Mountain?

It was a major turning point for the Americans.

It was a battle with no casualties.

It marked the end of the Revolutionary War.

It was the first battle of the Revolutionary War.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the American soldiers in the Battle of Kings Mountain?

Thomas Jefferson

William Campbell

George Washington

Patrick Ferguson

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompted the American army to change their route on the day of the battle?

They were lost.

They wanted to avoid a rainstorm.

They received new orders.

They suspected spies among their ranks.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the British soldiers decide to stay on top of Kings Mountain?

They were waiting for reinforcements.

They were lost.

They wanted a strategic advantage.

They were caught in a rainstorm.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the American soldiers approach the British on Kings Mountain?

From three sides

From all four sides

From two sides

From one side

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the British leader, Patrick Ferguson, during the battle?

He surrendered.

He was captured.

He escaped.

He was killed.

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