Georgia Battles of the American Revolution

People We Know

Battle of Kettle Creek

• February 14, 1779

New Players on the Scene

• Colonel John Dooly • Known for Dooly County• Role in Battle of Kettle

Creek

Col. Andrew Pickens

• Overall Commander of Patriot militia• Had about 300 men • From S.C.

Quick Facts

• Patriot Victory (Underdog)• Loyalist leader : James Boyd • Considered a turn in the War • Significant Battle of Georgia

Siege of Savannah

Oh Savannah

• September 16 to October 18, 1779• French and American

force in an attempt to retake Savannah • was the beginning of the

British push in the South

British Victory

• remained in control of Savannah• city of economic importance

Activity

You are going to use research to

gather information about one of the two battles we have learned about today.

• What you will be graded on:• Accurate information • Well developed paragraph• Identifying key people and

their roles• The winners and losers