What statement best summarizes the role South Carolinian John Laurens played in the Battle of Charleston?
Question 2 options:
Laurens used his ties with the French to garner support and assistance from the French military in Charles Town.
Knowing the idea would receive little support, Laurens suggested surrendering the city to avoid large loss of life.
Laurens wanted to utilize the large slave population in South Carolina and arm slaves to fight against the British.
As the British approached, Laurens led an attack on well-known Loyalists to eliminate British support in the city.
1 answer
Laurens used his ties with the French to garner support and assistance from the French military in Charles Town.