Fighting in the Revolution Flashcards
What were militia/partisan soldiers?
A person who is trained to fight as a soldier, but is not part of the regular army.
Why was the British capture of Charleston in 1780 such a major blow for the American colonists?
Charleston served as a major port, and it was the most important city in the colonies south of Philadelphia.
What was the major contribution of militia troops during the American Revolution?
They frustrated the British troops with surprise attacks and guerrilla warfare.
British commander Banastre Tarleton was known as “Bloody Tarleton” after he killed American captives. The colonists got their revenge when Tarleton was defeated by General Morgan at which battle?
Battle of Cowpens.
In 1781, the last major battle fought in South Carolina during the American Revolution took place. What was it called?
Battle of Eutaw Springs.
During the American Revolution, why did the British believe that they would succeed by invading the South?
The Brits thought there were lots of Loyalists in the South.
The palmetto tree became famous in South Carolina when British cannonballs bounced safely off of its softwood during which battle?
The Battle of Fort Moultrie - first attack on Charleston.
When did most of the battle of the American Revolution take place in the Carolinas?
The majority of the fighting in the Carolinas took place during the Southern Campaign of 1780 and 1781.
One of the major disasters of the Southern Campaign was the Battle of Camden. American forces were unprepared and were overwhelmed by the British Army, However, the battle did have one positive outcome. What was it?
After the defeat, George Washington decided to put a new leader in charge of the Southern Campaign. He chose Nathanael Greene, who proved to be a great leader.
Which battle is an example of Patriots engaging in a violent battle against Loyalists?
The Battle of King’s Mountain.
Very Early in the American Revolution, South Carolinans were able to gain a major victory over the Brits at Sullivan’s Island (first battle of Charleston). Aside from being a major morale boost for the Americans, why was this battle so important?
It prevented the Brits from capturing Charleston, the important city south of Philadelphia. If they had captured it, the Americans would have certainly lost the war.
How did the Cherokee react to the American Revolution?
They sided with the British and attacked settlements in the Carolinas. The British had promised to return land to the Cherokee.
