Georgia in the Revolution-Part I

Nancy Hart

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Legend or Truth? Responsible for the deaths of a group of Tories. Spy. True Patriot.

Georgia's frontier. Rough people. Crude lodging. Brutal revolutionary-era skirmishes.

Guerilla fighter. Won at Kettle Creek and at the final Siege of Augusta.

Slave serving in the war as a substitute. Granted land and freedom after the war.

Siege of Savannah

Failed plan. Resulted in massive Continental Army casualties.

After this city was recaptured by the Patriots, the war was almost over.

Fought north of Augusta. British were ambushed. Not a long battle, but it was a valuable win in the middle of some disheartening defeats.

Battle of the Rice Boats

Also known as Yamacraw Bluff. British wanted merchant ships. A minor "battle." Resulted in the first departure of James Wright.

Last Royal Governor of Georgia. Convinced there was more Loyalist support in Georgia than there actually was.