war in the south

Question 1

who was involved in the war in the south

Answer 1

lord dunmore (british)
general clinton (british)
back country settlers (british)

Question 2

what did dunmore do

Answer 2

• dunmore with around 500 loyalists and assistance of warships launched raids on virginian coastal towns

Question 3

what did dunmore issue

Answer 3

• nov 1775- issued proclamation that promised freedom to any slave who fled their rebel master and supported the british war effort
• hated by white southerners solidfying rebel support in VA- (south dependent on slavery)

Question 4

what was the situation in the south by late 1775 (regarding british forces)

Answer 4

• intelligence suggested that loyalists and british forces could put an end to rebellion in the carolinas and georgias
• backcountry settlers who resented the tidewater elite, were ready to support britain

Question 5

what was the issue with the war in the south

Answer 5

• carolinian loyalists acted far too quickly and were defeated at Moores Creak (1776)
• general clinton sailed south from boston in feb 1776 but found little support along North Carolina coast
• clinton thus sailed north to south carolina, attempting to take Charlestown but failed