The Life and Battles of Patrick Ferguson

What was Patrick Ferguson's notable invention?

• The Gatling gun

• The Enfield rifle

• The Ferguson rifle

• The Maxim gun

During which battle did Ferguson claim to have General George in his sights?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Brandywine

• Battle of King's Mountain

What was Ferguson's main objective in the Southern Campaign?

• To negotiate peace with the rebels

• To recruit Native Americans

• To terrorize rebels into submission

• To establish trade routes

Who were the Overmountain Men?

• A Native American tribe

• A group of British loyalists

• A network of skilled riflemen partisans

• A French military unit

What was the outcome of the Battle of King's Mountain for Ferguson?

• He successfully defeated the Overmountain Men

• He was captured and taken prisoner

• He was killed, marking a major blow to British plans

• He retreated and regrouped with British forces