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What happened at the Battle of Kettle Creek (select two)?(2 points)
Patriot forces defeated a much larger Loyalist militia
Patriot forces defeated a much larger Loyalist militia
Loyalist forces defeated a much larger Patriot militia
Loyalist forces defeated a much larger Patriot militia
Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured Loyalists that they desperately needed
Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured Loyalists that they desperately needed
The Patriots were able to successfully recapture Savannah
The Patriots were able to successfully recapture Savannah
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The correct answers are:
1. Patriot forces defeated a much larger Loyalist militia.
2. Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured Loyalists that they desperately needed.
At the Battle of Kettle Creek, two things happened:
1. Patriot forces defeated a much larger Loyalist militia.
2. Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured Loyalists that they desperately needed.
To answer this question, we need to understand the events that took place at the Battle of Kettle Creek. First, let's look at the options provided:
1) Patriot forces defeated a much larger Loyalist militia
2) Loyalist forces defeated a much larger Patriot militia
3) Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured Loyalists that they desperately needed
4) The Patriots were able to successfully recapture Savannah
The Battle of Kettle Creek was fought on February 14, 1779, during the American Revolutionary War. It took place near Kettle Creek, Georgia.
To determine the correct answers, we can analyze the options:
1) Patriot forces defeated a much larger Loyalist militia: This statement is true. The Patriots, led by Colonel Andrew Pickens and Colonel John Dooly, were able to defeat a larger Loyalist militia under the command of Colonel Boyd.
2) Loyalist forces defeated a much larger Patriot militia: This statement is false. It was the Patriots who emerged victorious, not the Loyalists.
3) Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured Loyalists that they desperately needed: This statement is also true. After their victory, the Patriots were able to capture weapons, ammunition, and horses from the defeated Loyalists, which were valuable resources they needed for their cause.
4) The Patriots were able to successfully recapture Savannah: This statement is false. The Battle of Kettle Creek did not result in the recapture of Savannah by the Patriots. Savannah was actually under British control during this time.
Based on this analysis, the two correct answers are:
1) Patriot forces defeated a much larger Loyalist militia
3) Patriots acquired weapons, ammunition, and horses from the captured Loyalists that they desperately needed