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american revolution
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The Declaration of Independence declared the colonists-------from-------. | free and Great Britian |
| A------- is a colonist who is loyal to the king. | loyalists |
| A-------- 1s a colonist against British rule who wanted to form a independent country. | patriot |
| Why is July 4th also known as independent day? | Because that is the day the patriots wrote the Declaration of Independence. |
| ------- ------- won the first Battle of Charles Town. | The Patriots |
| The British returned to Charles town three years later and captured the city by ------- it. | blockading or surrounding |
| The British traveled to the backcountry and fought the Battle of Kings Mountain. During this battle the British tried to -------,but the Patriot's ignored there request and won the battle. | surrender |
| Andrew Pickens led the American militia in the battle of -------. | cowpens |
| During the Battle of Cowpens the American Militia------- the British by pretending they were going to retreat but instead led them into The Continental Army. | tricked |
| Thomas Sumter also known as the ------- was famous for his surprise attacks on the British. | gamecock |
| The Revolutionary War hero learned to fight from the Cherokee Indians was ------- | Andrew Pickens |
| Francis Marion, also known as the ------- was famous for his surprise attacks and then disappearing into the swamps. | Swamp Fox |
| Andrew Pickens, also known as the -------, was famous for his victory at the Battle of Cowpens. | Wizard Owl |
| This battle is known as the "turning point" of the war: | Battle of Kings Mountain |
| Who was better trained, had nicer uniforms and weapons? | British |
| ------- was the leader of the Continental Army. | George Washington |
| ------ is a fighting technique where you sneak up on the enemy, attack and then disappear. | Partisan Warfare |