WorksheetsThe Regulator Movement in Alamance County
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
Before the American Revolution many North Carolina people became strongly discontented with the abuses of government officials. There grievances included all of the following except.
Excessive Taxes
Dishonest Sheriffs
Illegal Fees
Scarcity of Money
The Regulators never had an outstanding leader, though several men were prominent in the movement. The most famous is
Herman Husband
Rednap Howell
William Butler
James Hunter
This royal governor marched to the back country to bring a speedy end to the revolts.
Governor Franklin
Governor Tryon
Governor Cooper
Governor McCory
Governor Tryon would rest on the banks of
Back Creek
Haw River
Alamance Creek
Snow Camp
Tryon and his forces would meet how many men at Alamance Battlefield?
1000
1500
2000
2500
The battle began on
December 25, 1771
May 16, 1771
August 24, 1771
July 4, 1776
The rebellion of the Regulators was crushed. How many of Tryon's mem were wounded?
11
41
51
61
Tryon would take how many prisoners?
5
10
15
20
How many prisoners were hung for their crimes in Hillsborough?
5
7
9
11
