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The Battle or Seige of Charleston brought the American Revolution to the Southern colonies. It was one of the major battles of the war and the worst loss for the colonials as it reulted in the capture of Charleston, South Carolina.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoBecause, after being forced to give up his plan to subjugate North Carolina, the British commander, General sir Henry Clinton wanted to make Charleston his base for the invasion of the Southern Colonies.
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∙ 13y agoCharleston became a leading colonial city partly because it had a fine harbor and rich farmland.
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∙ 11y agoCharlestown was a major port city that would ship grains, rice, tobacco, and cotton to the king of England.
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Who won the battle of Charleston in 1780?
British won
Who surrendered American forces to the british at Charleston in the revolutionary war?
General Benjamin Lincoln
What is the result of the battle of Charleston?
The Patriots won the first battle of Charleston (South Carolina) on June 28, 1776. It was a humiliating defeat for the British Navy and the first great military victory of the American Revolution. It was this event, overlooked in history, that inspired our forefathers to ratify The Declaration of Independence. For proof, see http://www.windsorhill.org/gatetext.htmTo make this easy, the British won the battle of Charleston.
Why did the Americans want to take bunker hill?
they occupyed bunker hill and breed hill because they want to have sex and start a nude colony
What city was placed under siege by British troops during the revolutionary war?
During the American Revolutionary War, the city of Charleston, South Carolina was under siege by British troops. The fighting lasted from March 29 to May 12, 1780.
Who won the battle of Charleston between the Americans and the British?
The British won at the Battle of Charleston.
What port was effortlessly taken by the British way to Charleston?
what port was effortlessly taken by the British on their way to Charleston
Who won the war of Charleston?
the British won the Battle of Charleston south Carolina (in west Virginia. not badly but the British won.
Who settled Charleston SC?
british
What year did British capture Charleston South Carolina?
Yes, the British did.
Who won the battle of Charleston in 1780?
British won
When did the british capture Charleston South Carolina?
1782
Who won the the battle Charleston in 1780?
British won
British lord who won the battle of Charleston in 1780?
Cornwallis
When did the british capture Charleston SC?
May 12, 1780
Who was the British lord that won the battle of Charleston on 1780?
Cornwallis
What are some battles of British victories?
Charleston, Savannah etc
