Fourth Grade Review Questions

__  1.  In what year did the first large group of Scottish Highlanders come to Brunswick? 

           a.  1640                                      b.   1940       
           c.  1740                                      d.   1841

__  2.  In what year did the University of North Carolina open its doors? 

           a.  1785                                      b.  1795
           c.  1765                                      d.  1755

__  3.  How many Loyalists did Governor Martin believe he could recruit?

           a.  1100                                      b.  1000
           c.  10,000                                    d.  1600

__  4.  How many Patriots were at the battle of Moores Creek Bridge?

           a.  800                                       b.  950
           c.  1000                                      d.  1150

__  5.  The Royal Governor was a friend of whom?

           a.  People                   b.  King                   c.  General Assembly

__  6.    Who was the Royal Governor of North Carolina in 1775?

           a.  Josiah Martin            b.  Richard Caswell        c.  Donald MacDonald

__  7.   Where were the Loyalists to meet Martin and the British reinforcements?

           a.  Wilmington               b.  Cross Creek             c.  Brunswick

__  8.  What were the mounds of dirt called that the Patriots built at Moores Creek?

           a.  earthworks               b.  muskets                 c.  boxes

__  9.  Who won the Battle of Moores Creek?

           a.  Scots                    b.  Patriots                c.  Loyalists

__ 10.  Why is the Battle of Moores Creek important?

           a. First decisive Patriot victory
           b. Convinced North Carolina to call for independence
           c. All of the above



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