During the American Revolutionary War, the Continental Army, led by General Horatio Gates, faced a significant defeat at the _______________________________ on August 16, 1780.

This battle took place in the Upstate region of South Carolina. The defeat was so severe that it ______________________________ the Continental Army's presence in the region and made it difficult for them to engage in large-scale battles against the British forces.

As a result of this loss, the American forces in South Carolina had to change their strategy. Instead of trying to fight the British in large, traditional battles, smaller, mobile groups of militia started using a different approach known as _______________________________ or guerrilla warfare.

These militia groups, which included local fighters like _______________________ (the "Swamp Fox"), would quickly attack British troops and supply lines, then disappear into the countryside before the British could effectively retaliate.

________________________________The British soldiers were often caught off guard by these sudden attacks, making it difficult for them to defend themselves.

______________________________The militia fighters knew the local terrain very well, which allowed them to navigate and hide in the swamps, forests, and other natural features of South Carolina.

_________________________________ The militia groups could move quickly and adapt to changing conditions, making it hard for the British to pin them down.

Cause: The Continental Army suffered a humiliating defeat at the Battle of Camden in the Upstate.