EMERGENCE OF USA
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR AND ITS IMPACT
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Question
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At what battle did British ships run aground, and did their cannon balls become stuck in the Palmetto logs of a fort on Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina?
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Battle of Charleston
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Battle of Cowpens
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Battle of Saratoga
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Battle of Savannah
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Battle of Sullivan’s Island, the first decisive patriot victory over the British Royal Navy, shocked the world and protected Charleston during a critical early stage of the American Revolution.
Detailed explanation-2: -The British intended to take Sullivan’s Island, then use it as a base for overcoming Charleston Harbor and the city. They planned a two-pronged attack, with a landing force of 2, 500 redcoats under General Sir Henry Clinton’s army sailing with Commodore Sir Peter Parker’s men-of-war.
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