What happened at the Battle of Kettle Creek (select two)? (2 points)

Question

Patriot forces defeated a much larger Loyalist militia
• Loyalist forces defeated a much larger Patriot militia
Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured Loyalists
• that they desperately needed
• The Patriots were able to successfully recapture Savannah

Answer 1

At the Battle of Kettle Creek, the following two events occurred:

1. Patriot forces defeated a much larger Loyalist militia.
2. Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured Loyalists that they desperately needed.

Answer 2

Which of the following are reasons that the British may have decided Savannah was a good target for them to recapture (select two)? (2 points)
• They thought they would find gold in Savannah
• They wanted to control the port to eliminate Patriot access to trade
• Loyalist support was stronger in Georgia than other colonies
• Savannah had become the capital of the 13 colonies.

Answer 3

The two reasons that the British may have decided Savannah was a good target for them to recapture are:

1. They wanted to control the port to eliminate Patriot access to trade.
2. Loyalist support was stronger in Georgia than other colonies.