QUESTIONS.
1. What was the situation in Wilmington in 1776? What important news was received?
2. What expedition was coming to Wilmington? How was it to be reinforced? How was Colonel Moore preparing to meet these men from Cross Creek?
3. Mention other preparations for a fight.
4. Give an account of Colonel Caswell's position on Moore's Creek.
5. Who commanded the Tories? Describe his charge upon the Whigs.
6. Give an account of the battle of Moore's Creek. When did this occur? Locate the scene of this battle on the map.
7. What was the result?
8. What is said of the victory at Moore's Creek? What was promptly done by North Carolina?
9. What is said of this campaign?
10. What distinguished British officer entered the Cape Fear?
11. How did the people feel towards Colonel Moore and other commanding officers?