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Which of the following best describes John Rutledge’s contribution to South Carolina during the American Revolution?
A. Rutledge’s new home was located next to an important river crossing, which made it a strategic target used by both sides.
B. Rutledge led the patriots to victory in the Battle of Cowpens, which turned the war in their favor.
C. Rutledge led forces in the South Carolina backcountry using guerilla tactics.
D. Rutledge kept the government of South Carolina running during the Siege of Charleston.

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D. Rutledge kept the government of South Carolina running during the Siege of Charleston.

He served as a leading state executive during the Revolution and worked to maintain the civil government and coordinate defense as Charleston came under British attack (others—Daniel Morgan at Cowpens, Francis Marion and Thomas Sumter in the backcountry—were responsible for the battlefield and guerrilla actions).