Unit 5: American Revolution

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How did women from South Carolina contribute to the war effort of the American Revolution?

Back

They worked as nurses and messengers and sometimes even spies.

Front

Why did many South Carolinians from the back country remain loyal to Great Britain during the American Revolution?

Back

They did not want the revolution to disrupt their way of life.

Front

Which statement describes the sentiments of the different groups of people in South Carolina when the American Revolution started? South Carolinians were overwhelmingly opposed to independence. South Carolinians were divided on which side to support during the war. South Carolinians in the back country were mostly Patriots and wanted to defeat the British. South Carolinians were united in their support for independence and built a stronger army than any other colony.

Back

South Carolinians were divided on which side to support during the war.

Front

What caused many Native American tribes to support the British during the American Revolution?

Back

The British promised to give them back land taken by the colonists.

Front

During the Revolutionary War, which group of people were known as the Patriots?

Back

Colonists who supported independence.

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Why did many back country residents of SC support the Loyalists at the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

Back

They felt mistreated by their elected representatives and resented the Low Country Patriots.

Front

Which idea best describes the situation in SC during the American Revolution?

Back

There were South Carolinians fighting on both sides of the war (137 battles and skirmishes).

Front

Where did the majority of South Carolinians who considered themselves to be Loyalists live?

Back

in the Up Country/Back Country

Front

In South Carolina, where did most people who considered themselves to be Patriots live? Options: the Up Country, mountains, small farms, the Low Country

Back

the Low Country

Front

Why did many SC Loyalists change their position once the British arrived in the colony?

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The British attacked homes and churches and were cruel to the colonists.