American Revolution Study Guide 2016

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1. The first direct tax placed on the colonists by Great Britain was the Stamp Act. 2. William Jasper saved the flag during the Battle of Sullivan’s Island and became a hero. 3. After the Boston Tea Party, South Carolinians helped Boston by sending supplies. 4. The Battle of Sullivan’s Island was won by the Patriots of Carolina. 5. The Declaration of Independence was a document that stated the colonies were free from Great Britain. 6. A type of hit and run tactic used in fighting war is known as partisan warfare. 7. The Continental Army defeated the British in South Carolina’s Backcountry with help from volunteer militias. 8. Francis Marion would lead surprise attacks against the British in the swamps and became known as the “Swamp Fox”. 9. The South Carolina militia leader whose nickname was the “Wizard Owl” and used clever fighting strategies during the Battle of Cowpens was Andrew Pickens. 10. The South Carolina battle that is considered to be the turning point of the Revolutionary War is known as the Battle of King’s Mountain. 11. Thomas Sumter was known as the “Gamecock” and would attack the British and then hide in the woods. 12. After the Declaration of Independence was signed South Carolina wrote a state constitution and change from being a colony to being called a state. 13. The Battle of Sullivan’s Island occurred when the British sailed to South Carolina and found a fort being constructed on Sullivan’s Island. 14. The last battle of the American Revolution in South Carolina occurred at the Battle of Eutaw Springs. 15. Andrew Pickens tricked the British into thinking the militia was scared of their army at the Battle of Cowpens.

16. Why did King George decide to tax the colonists? King George needed money to pay the debt from the French and Indian War. 17. What was the Stamp Act? The Stamp Act was the first direct tax placed on the colonies by Great Britain and required the colonists to pay a tax on paper products. 18. What was the role of Native Americans during the American Revolution? The Native Americans supported the British because the British promised to let them have the west (control of the land in the west). 19. What was the result of Patriot victories at the Battle of King’s Mountain and the Battle of Cowpens? Both battles helped to weaken the British armies in South Carolina. 20. Would a Patriot or Loyalist have said “No taxation, without representation”? Patriot

21. What were the roles of women during the American Revolution? a. managed farms and plantations b. messengers c. nurses d. spies

22. What decisions did the representatives make at the First Continental Congress? a. Representatives wrote a letter to King George b. Colonies were told to create militias c. Colonists were told to arm themselves

23. Why did the British return to South Carolina after struggling to defeat American forces in New England? The British were hoping to find people that were still loyal to England. 24. What caused Charles Towne to fall to the British? The British blockaded Charles Towne by land and by sea.

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25. What resulted from this event? England passed the Intolerable Acts. 26. What was the Tea Act? The Tea Act created a monopoly so tea could be sold cheaply, but only by one British tea company.