1.  So they could pay off debts incurred during the French and Indian War.
2.  Loyalist militias and Scot Highlanders.
3.  Patriots-citizens who opposed British rule. Loyalists-citizens supported British rule.
4.  Gov. Josiah Martin
5.  To rendezvous with British Troops.
6.  Col. Richard Caswell, Col. Alexander Lillington, Col.James Moore
7.  Col. Lillington
8.  Artillery
9.  He left his camp with the tents in place and campfires burning on the west bank of the creek.
10.  Removed some of the planks from the bridge
11.  The Patriots would be pardoned if they surrendered and declared loyalty to England
12.  Gen. Donald MacDonald (Loyalists)
13.  He saw tents, campfires burning and Patriots on the other side of the creek
14.  The surprise victory at Moores Creek Bridge, coupled with unexpected patriot victories elsewhere
in the south over the next few months, were critical in convincing America's leaders to draft and
sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
15.  Congress met in Halifax. Members unanimously adopted Halifax Resolves.

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