QUESTIONS.
1. What was apprehended in North Carolina after the fall of Savannah, and why? Who was put in command of the brigades under General John Ashe? Where were these troops carried?
2. What befell the command on the route?
3. What victory was gained by the Americans on the Hudson River? Who was in command? Describe the situation of Stony Point.
4. Give an account of the attack on this stronghold?
5. What troops occupied the post of special danger? How did they perform their duty?
6. Who succeeded Governor Caswell? Why was Governor Caswell not re-elected?
7. Where were the North Carolina soldiers in 1780? What enemy was besieging them?
8. How did the siege terminate? Why was this surrender disastrous to North Carolina?
9. What did Clinton do after the capitulation ? Who was left in command of the British? What is said of Lord Cornwallis?
10. What was his first military movement? Describe the engagement between Tarleton and Buford.
11. Where did this action occur? What was the condition of North Carolina's defences?
12. What proposition was made to the British by the Governor of South Carolina? What was the sentiment in North Carolina?