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15 Cards in this Set
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Where did the revolutionary war see most of its final battles?
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Many were fought in the American south
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What did the battle of cowpens allow the continental army to regain control of
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To regain control of the south from the British
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Why was the British capture of charelston a major blow for the American colonists
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Because charelston serve as a major port
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Why did the militia troop frustrate the British?
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By using surprise attacks and guerrilla warfare
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When did the majority of the fighting in the carolinas take place
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During the southern campaign of 1780 and 1781
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Who did George Washington decide to put in charge of the southern campaign
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Nathanael Greene
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What was the battle of kings mountain?
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An example of patriots (Americans who supported the continental army) engaging in a violent battle against loyalists (Americans who supported the royal army)
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Why was the victory over the British at Sullivan's island so important
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Because it prevented the British from capturing charelston, the most important city of south Philadelphia
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How did the colonists get revenge on Banastre Tarleton
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When he was defeated by general Morgan at the battle of cowpens
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When did he palmetto tree gain popularity in South Carolina
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When British cannon balls bounced safely off its soft wood during the battle of fort Sullivan
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Who was the South Carolina hero who rescued the flag during the battle of Sullivan's island
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William jasper
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What did Buford's massacre cause
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Citizens on south Carolinas back country to go from being indifferent about the war to anti-British
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What did the British believe during the American Revolution
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They would Succeed by invading the south because there were lots of loyalists in the south
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Who was a major threat to back country settlers
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Patrick Ferguson (the commander of the loyalist troops at kings mountain)
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What was the battle of Eutaw Springs
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He last major battle fought in South Carolina during the American Revolution
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