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Q14. Describe the fighting during the American Revolution in Georgia using the correct terms:

1. The Battle of Rice Boats began in 1776 when British soldiers arrived in Georgia to buy supplies. Governor James Wright took advantage of the arrival of the redcoats and __________________.

2. On the southern frontier, Georgia troops tried unsuccessfully to attack _________________ in Florida. Even with experienced commanders leading the expedition, the attempt to secure Georgia’s southern border failed. Disagreements over the way the expedition was handled led to conflict between __________________________ and _____________________. Their feud ended in a duel, which resulted in the death of _______________________________.

3. In February 1779, a group of British soldiers and Loyalists were camped in the backcountry. They were attacked by Patriot militia led by Tom Dooley, ___________ __________, and Andrew Pickens. The Americans won the Battle of Rice Boats and captured much _____________.

Answer :

The Battle of the Rice Boats, also called the Battle of Yamacraw Bluff, was a land and naval battle of the American Revolutionary War that took place in and around the Savannah River on the border between the Province of Georgia and the Province of South Carolina on March 2 and 3, 1776. The battle pitted the Patriot militia from Georgia and South Carolina against a small fleet of the Royal Navy.



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