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Unit 3 Stack (2026)
Causes, Roles and Perspectives, the American Revolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A war fought between the British and the French and their Indian allies. In Europe called the Seven Years War.The war created further conflict between the Cherokee and South Carolina.Also showed the British did not consider the colonists their equals. | French and Indian war (1761-1763) |
| Decree (order)issued by the king of England that forbid British colonist from entering Indian territory in the Ohio River Valley. Purpose was to reduce conflict b/w European settlers and Native Americans over land. | Proclamation of 1763 |
| Groups of protesters that organized themselves against England. They encouraged the American colonists to revolt against Great Britain. Christopher Gadsden led this group in Charles Town and Samuel Adams did the same in Boston. | Sons of Liberty |
| Tax on all printed materials, including court documents, licenses, shipping papers, wills, contracts, newspapers, and even playing cards. An excellent example of "taxation without representation. | Stamp Act (1765) |
| A series of new taxes passed by Parliament after the repeal of the Stamp Act. Placed taxes on imported items, such as paper, paint, glass, and tea. | Townshend Duties(1767) |
| A violent encounter between British soldiers and American colonist in Boston. Although only 5 Americans were killed, colonial newspapers and political leaders used the event to depict the British government as ruthless and violent leaders. | Boston Massacre (1770) |
| African American killed during the Boston Massacre and considered to be one of the first deaths of the American Revolution. | Crispus Attucks |
| A form of protest or punishment where one party refuses to buy goods from another. By far the most effective strategy used by colonists. Example: Parliament repealed the Stamp Act because of protests and British merchants lost money. | boycott |
| Which famous expression was born out of the protest against British taxes. | "No taxation without representation" |
| A series (several) laws passed by Parliament to punish Boston for the Boston Tea Party. These acts created fear that similar acts would follow in the rest of the colonies. | Intolerable Acts (1774) |
| A law that lowered the price of tea and gave the East India Company a monopoly on tea sold in the American colonies. | Tea Act |
| Delegates from all 13 colonies (except Georgia) met in Philadelphia, PA. The purpose was to decide what action should be taken to deal with the growing tension b/w American colonists and England). | First Continental Congress (1774) |
| Role of women during the American Revolution. | nursing the wounded and carrying messages |
| Name the 1776 battle in South Carolina, where the British attacked a log and sand fort, ensuring that the palmetto tree would be added to the state flag. | Battle of Fort Sullivan |
| Signed in 1783, this agreement formally ended the American Revolution. | Treaty of Paris |
| Why did many Loyalists change their position and decide to fight with the Americans.? | The British mistreated them. Destroying their homes and churches. |
| Name the South Carolina battle where American partisans joined forces with the American Continental Army to defeat the British. | Battle of Cowpens |
| First shots of the American Revolution and is often referred to as the "shot heard around the world. | Battle at Lexington |
| Last battle of the American Revolution and unofficially ended the war. | Battle at Yorktown |
| October 17, 1777. Considered to be the turning point of the war for the colonies. After this victory against the British the French became the Patriot's ally. | Battle of Saratoga |
| Last major battle of the American Revolution to be fought in South Carolina. | Battle at Eutaw Springs |
| Why did the British turn their attention to South Carolina during the Southern Campaign? | South Carolina had many loyalist that might join the British cause. |
| What two battles turned the tide of the American Revolution in South Carolina, to the Patriots? | Battle of Cowpens and the Battle of Kings Mountain |
| A military strategy that involves hit and run tactics and also targets high ranking officers. The Patriots began to use this strategy after the Patriot defeat at the Battle of Camden. | guerrilla warfare |
| the “Fighting Gamecock.” Area- Santee River. Wealthy planter. Impulsive. | Thomas Sumter |
| Who was known as the “Swamp Fox.” He patrolled the Pee Dee area. French Huguenot. Thoughtful, quick? | Francis Marion |
| The “Wizard Owl.” Area- Back Country. Loyalists attacked, burned his home. Broke parole to return to fighting. | Andrew Pickens |
| Name the battle that most affected Patriot participation in South Carolina. | Battle at the Waxhaws. |
| October 7, 1780. This was the "turning point" in the war. Fought in the upcountry of South Carolina, this battle was a violent encounter between Patriots and Loyalists (American vs. American). This was a major Patriot victory. | Battle of King's Mountain |
| Name the four signers from South Carolina that signed the Declaration of Independence. | Edward Rutledge, Arthur Middleton, Thomas Lynch, Jr., Thomas Heyward, Jr. |
| What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence? | To explain that the colonies wish to sever ties with the British government and to give the reasons why. |
| What occurred in the backcountry of South Carolina because of the deep divisions between Loyalist and Patriots? | civil war |
| An army of private citizens? | militia |
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