American Revolution

Who was the 15 year old spy for the patriots and was captured by the British and memorized the letter she carried and tore it up and swallowed it.

• Emily Geiger

• Ann Franklin

• Emily Gray

• Rebecca Mott

Who was the woman who scarified her home by allowing Francis Marion to set fire to it>

• Rebecca Morant

• Rebecca Motte

• Rebecca Johnson

• Emily Geiger

Why was the flag of SC changed at the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

• The elite believed it made South Carolina appear stronger.

• The patriots held off the British during the first Battle at Sullivan's Island.

• To show the ability of both regular and partisan bands could work together in battle

• To lead Loyalist and Tories into battle.

How did the British eventually capture Charleston in 1780?

• 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

• by arming the slaves who were around Charleston and having them attack

• by marching from Georgetown and taking the city by force

Played an important role in the Battle of Cowpens and was a House of Representative.

• Francis Marion

• Andrew Pickens

Why did France decide to join the patriots in their fight for independence?

• The French wanted their own part of the new country

• France wanted to take over the thirteen colonies for themselves

• The victory at Saratoga proved to the French that the patriots had a chance at beating the British

• France wanted to gain territory in South America

What is a Patriot

• A person who supported the fight for Independence.

• A person who supported the British and hoped to resolve differences peacefully.

What is a Loyalist?

• A person who supported the British and hoped to resolve differences peacefully.

• A person seeking independence.

According to the Declaration of Independence, who had the right to "alter or abolish" the government if the government did not protect the citizens' natural rights?

• The King

• The Low Country elite

• The Parliament

• The People

Patriots more commonly located in this part of in South Carolina.

• Lowcountry

• Upcountry/Backcountry