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SOUTH CAROLINA: Fighting for America’s Freedom

SOUTH CAROLINA: Fighting for America’s Freedom. SOUTH CAROLINA: TIME LINE MOMENTS. The Fall of Charleston. The British blockaded Charles Town Harbor in Spring 1780. British soldiers surrounded the land around the city . The Fall of Charleston.

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SOUTH CAROLINA: Fighting for America’s Freedom

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  1. SOUTH CAROLINA:Fighting for America’s Freedom

  2. SOUTH CAROLINA: TIME LINE MOMENTS

  3. The Fall of Charleston • The British blockaded Charles Town Harbor in Spring 1780. • British soldiers surrounded the land around the city.

  4. The Fall of Charleston • After 42 days, the city surrendered in May of 1780. • Forces remained in Charles Town until December of 1782.

  5. The Battle of King’s MountainOctober 7, 1780 • The British continued their march into the backcountry. • Patriots from South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee joined to fight the British at King’s Mountain.

  6. The Battle of King’s MountainOctober 7, 1780 • These “mountain men” defeated the British on October 7, 1780.

  7. The Battle of CowpensJanuary 17, 1781 • With the help of Andrew Pickens, General Daniel Morgan was able to set a trap for the British.

  8. The Battle of CowpensJanuary 17, 1781 • The Patriots surrounded the British and won after a battle that lasted about one hour. • The battle left the British army very weak.

  9. SOUTH CAROLINA PROFILES

  10. Thomas Sumter1734-1832 • Was especially important after the city of Charles Town fell to the British. • Led his Patriot militia on many surprise attacks against the British. • Disrupted British supply lines and communication.

  11. Thomas Sumter1734-1832 • Inspired many other Patriots to continue fighting • Earned the nickname “The Gamecock” • Served as a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator

  12. Francis Marionc.1732-1795 Learned about the swamps and rivers of the low country as a young boy Fought under William Moultrie at the Battle of Sullivan’s Island Was known for his surprise attacks against British camps and patrols

  13. Francis Marionc.1732-1795 Struck quickly and then disappeared with his men into the swamps Earned the nickname “Swamp Fox” Served in the South Carolina senate and attended the Constitutional Convention

  14. Andrew Pickens1739-1817 • Defeated the British at the battle of Kettle Creek • Stopped fighting after Charles Town fell to the British • Rejoined the war after Loyalists attacked his family and property

  15. Andrew Pickens1739-1817 • Helped General Daniel Morgan defeat the British at the Battle of Cowpens • Returned to the South Carolina frontier after the war • Was known as “The Wizard Owl”

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