Question

Why was the Battle of King's Mountain a turning point in the history of the American Revolution?(1 point) Responses The win led to the defeat of the British at Cowpens. The win led to the defeat of the British at Cowpens. The win was the official surrender of the British troops. The win was the official surrender of the British troops. The win was a great boost to Patriot morale and the Loyalists of the Carolina Back Country were broken as a military force. The win was a great boost to Patriot morale and the Loyalists of the Carolina Back Country were broken as a military force. The win helped to secure French and Spanish support for the Patriots in helping to break the spirit of the British.

Answer 1

The correct response is: "The win was a great boost to Patriot morale and the Loyalists of the Carolina Back Country were broken as a military force."

The Battle of King's Mountain, fought on October 7, 1780, was a significant victory for the American Patriots. It not only bolstered morale among the Patriot forces but also marked a decisive defeat for Loyalist forces in the area, weakening their presence and influence in the backcountry of the Carolinas. This victory contributed to the shift in momentum in the Southern campaign of the American Revolution.