Question

Why is the Battle of Kings Mountain considered the most significant battle of the Southern campaign of the American Revolution?

Answer 1

The Battle of Kings Mountain is considered the most significant battle of the Southern campaign of the American Revolution because it was the first major American victory.

During the Battle of King’s Mountain, the Patriots were able to surround and dominate British Loyalists leading to major losses and the killing of British Major Ferguson. After seeing Ferguson fall, Loyalists were led to surrender.