1.)  Why did the British need to tax the colonies?

2.)  Who did the Royal Governor use for his military forces?

3.)  Who were the Patriots and the Loyalists?

4.)  Who was the Royal Governor of North Carolina in 1775?

5.)  Why were the Loyalists going to Brunswick town near Wilmington?

6.)  Name three Patriot leaders.

7.)  Who was the first Patriot leader to arrive at Moores Creek?

8.)  What did Caswell bring to Moores Creek that gave the Patriots an advantage?

9.)  What did Caswell do to fool the Loyalists?

10.) What did the Patriots do to slow the Loyalists down?

11.) What offer did the Loyalists make to the Patriots the night before the battle?

12.) What officer fell ill prior to the battle of Moores Creek?

13.) What did McLean see when he arrived at the bridge?

14.) Why is the victory at Moores Creek Bridge important?

15.) What happened on April 12, 1776?

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