1. Georgia Battles of the American Revolution

2. People We Know

4. Battle of Kettle Creek February 14, 1779

5. New Players on the Scene Colonel John Dooly Known for Dooly County Role in Battle of Kettle Creek

6. Col. Andrew Pickens Overall Commander of Patriot militia Had about 300 men From S.C.

7. Quick Facts Patriot Victory (Underdog) Loyalist leader : James Boyd Considered a turn in the War Significant Battle of Georgia

8. Siege of Savannah

9. Oh Savannah September 16 to October 18, 1779 French and American force in an attempt to retake Savannah was the beginning of the British push in the South

10. British Victory remained in control of Savannah city of economic importance

11. Activity You are going to use research to gather information about one of the two battles we have learned about today. What you will be graded on: Accurate information Well developed paragraph Identifying key people and their roles The winners and losers