Francis Marion and the American Revolution

What nickname did Francis Marion earn due to his military tactics?

• The Swamp Fox

• The Desert Lion

• The Mountain Eagle

• The River Wolf

What event led to Marion spending seven days on a lifeboat?

• A storm at sea

• A mutiny on board

• A shipwreck caused by a whale

• A pirate attack

During the French and Indian War, what did Marion learn from the Cherokee?

• Naval combat strategies

• Building fortifications

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Guerrilla warfare tactics

What was Marion's role in the South Carolina provincial Congress?

• Treasurer

• Governor

• Military advisor

• Elected representative

What was the outcome of the Battle of Fort Sullivan?

• French intervention

• Stalemate

• American victory

• British victory

How did Marion's tactics impact the British forces?

• They resulted in a British naval blockade

• They led to a peace treaty

• They caused the British to divide their forces

• They forced the British to retreat to Canada

Who was sent to capture Marion due to his successful attacks?

• Lieutenant Colonel Bannister Tarleton

• Major John Andre

• General Charles Cornwallis

• General Horatio Gates

What was the significance of Marion's actions in the American Revolution?

• He captured New York City

• He led the Continental Army

• He was instrumental in the American victory

• He negotiated the Treaty of Paris

What happened to Marion's plantation after the British occupation?

• It was turned into a fort

• It was in ruins

• It was expanded

• It was sold

How is Francis Marion remembered compared to other Revolutionary War heroes?

• Not remembered at all

• Less revered but still instrumental

• Equally remembered as Henry Knox

• More revered than George Washington