WorksheetsUnit 2.3 The American Revolution
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Why did New York and South Carolina have more battles than the other colonies during the Revolutionary War?
The number of patriots in these states was higher than average
The number of loyalists in these states was higher than average
The large open fields in these states made them good places for battles
South Carolina and New York were the most vocal in their hatred of the King
Why did France decide to join the patriots in their fight for independence? (Chose 2 that apply).
The victory at Saratoga proved to the French that the patriots had a chance at beating the British
The opportunity for the French to weaken England
France wanted to take over the thirteen colonies for themselves
France wanted to gain territory in South America
Why was the flag of South Carolina changed at the beginning of the Revolutionary War?
To show the ability of both regular and partisan bands could work together in battle
The patriots held off the British during the first Battle of Fort Moultrie.
To lead Loyalist and Tories into battle.
The elite believed it made South Carolina appear stronger.
What important development came out of the Battle of Cowpens?
Loyalist pushed the Patriot Army into North Carolina
The blockade of Charleston was finally broken due to the Continental Navy
Native American and British Armies successfully took control of South Carolina
Partisan forces and the Continental Army cooperated to win the battle
Why did the British forces expect to be successful in South Carolina?
There was a large number of Loyalists in South Carolina
Lowcountry Elite had refused to participate in the Revolutionary War
The British promised the Patriots land lost in the French and Indian War
South Carolina proved to be ineffective in battle after the Cherokee War
Why was the Battle of Camden a major defeat for the Continental Army?
It was the turning point of the war.
the British were able to march on and take Charleston in the next battle
almost all of South Carolina was now controlled by the British
They lost the port of Charleston to the British.
How did the British eventually capture Charleston in 1780?
by arming the slaves who were around Charleston and having them attack
by marching from Georgetown and taking the city by force
by bribing the cities mayor and council to let them into the city
by using a siege to cut off supply lines to the city
The harsh treatment by the British of South Carolinians caused the formation of which group?
neighborhood watches
regulator and vigilante groups
partisan bands
protest groups in South Carolina
Which American victory lead to an alliance with France?
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of King's Mountain
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
The Battle of Camden
Why was the Battle of King's Mountain considered a turning point in the American Revolution?
The British began to retreat from the Upcountry
The British realized that the naval blockade was not working.
The British realized that the partisans had superior weapons.
The British realized that they could not occupy Charleston.
Which South Carolina Partisan is known for using Hit and Run tactics against the British troops?
Eliza Luca Pickney
Francis Marion
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
