The British attempt to get control in the south.
Dark outlook for the Americans.
Young Greene a leader in out-door sports.
Greene made brigadier-general.
He takes command in the South.
General Greene and his army.
The battle of Cowpens.
Greene's plans.
His alertness and foresight.
A famous retreat.
Partisan leaders.
Francis Marion and his men.
Marion's methods: the "Swamp Fox."
Greene outwits Cornwallis.
General Greene after the war.
TO THE PUPIL
1. Why did the British wish to get control of the South?
2. How did Greene look? What do you admire in his character?
3. What was the condition of his army when he took command of it in the South?
4. What was the "race for life"? How did it result?
5. Describe Francis Marion and tell all you can about his habits.
6. Tell the story of Marion and the British officer.
7. What were Marion's methods of annoying the British?