Liberty Trail and Historic Camden Quiz

What is the primary goal of the Liberty Trail initiative?

• To preserve and interpret key sites of the American Revolution

• To promote tourism in South Carolina

• To create a new hiking trail

• To establish a new museum in Camden

Why was Camden a significant location during the American Revolution?

• It was the site of the first battle of the Revolution

• It was a major British outpost due to the Great Wagon Road

• It was the capital of South Carolina

• It was the largest city in the Carolinas

What is the significance of the Kershaw Cornwallis house in Camden?

• It was the birthplace of George Washington

• It was the site of the first Continental Congress

• It served as a British headquarters during the Battle of Camden

• It was a major trading post during the Revolution

What event is commemorated by the annual Historic Camden Days?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Camden

• The end of the Civil War

• The founding of Camden

What role did the Great Wagon Road play in the American Revolution?

• It served as a boundary between British and American territories

• It was a major trade route for the British

• It connected key colonial cities and influenced battle locations

• It was used to transport prisoners of war

Who was Major General Johan Dabb and what was his role in the Battle of Camden?

• A British officer who led the attack on Camden

• A Continental general who held the right flank and was wounded

• A local militia leader who defended Camden

• A French diplomat who negotiated peace

What was the fate of Major General Johan Dabb after the Battle of Camden?

• He was captured and executed by the British

• He was wounded, captured, and later died in Camden

• He escaped and continued to fight in the Revolution

• He was promoted to a higher rank

What notable action is Richard Kirkland known for during the Battle of Fredericksburg?

• Capturing a key position for the Confederates

• Leading a charge against the Union forces

• Providing water and aid to wounded Union soldiers

• Negotiating a temporary ceasefire

What impact did the American Revolution have on Andrew Jackson's family?

• They became wealthy landowners

• They were captured and sent to England

• They all survived and moved to Virginia

• They suffered significant losses, including deaths from disease

What was Andrew Jackson's experience during his captivity in Camden?

• He was treated well and released quickly

• He was ordered to shine boots and was scarred by a British officer

• He negotiated a peace treaty with the British

• He escaped and joined the British forces