Question 1

Who led the Continental Army in the Battle of Cowpens?

Accepted Answer

General Daniel Morgan

Answer

Colonel Banastre Tarleton

Answer

General Benedict Arnold

Answer

General George Washington

Question 2

Where did General Morgan choose to confront the British forces?

Accepted Answer

Cowpens, South Carolina

Answer

Lexington, Massachusetts

Answer

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Answer

Saratoga, New York

Question 3

What was the Continental Army's strategy at Cowpens?

Accepted Answer

Positioning troops in three lines

Answer

Holding ground with full force

Answer

Retreating at first sight of enemy

Answer

Attacking head-on

Question 4

Which group of soldiers formed the last line as a strong reserve?

Accepted Answer

Seasoned Continental soldiers

Answer

British forces

Answer

Militia

Answer

Sharpshooters

Question 5

What did Morgan instruct the militia to do after firing two volleys?

Accepted Answer

Retreat

Answer

Advance

Answer

Hide

Answer

Surrender

Question 6

Which group of soldiers caught the British troops off guard?

Accepted Answer

Sharpshooters

Answer

British forces

Answer

Militia

Answer

Continental soldiers

Question 7

How did the British soldiers react when they thought they had the upper hand?

Accepted Answer

Faced the Continental soldiers

Answer

Surrendered

Answer

Called for reinforcements

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Retreated

Question 8

What was the outcome for the British forces at the Battle of Cowpens?

Accepted Answer

Thoroughly defeated

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Victorious

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Retreated with casualties

Answer

Captured General Daniel Morgan

Question 9

What impact did the victory at Cowpens have on the Continental Army?

Accepted Answer

Boosted American morale

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Decreased supplies

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Weakened troop loyalty

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Strengthened British forces

Question 10

What is one lesson learned from the Battle of Cowpens?

Accepted Answer

Tactical ingenuity and strategic planning

Answer

Rapid retreat

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Lack of preparation

Answer

Overwhelming numbers

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