Question

7. What did the Patriot forces do when they were attacked by the British at Camden?

Answer 1

Answer:

They marched outside of Camden.

Explanation:

United States experienced a humiliating defeat at The battle of Camden , where The British forces took over the city using only half the amount of forces that United States had.

Many historians put the blame of the defeat to the incompetency of Horatio Gates. During the battle, gates mobilize his troops inefficiently. Allowing his troops to be divided and conquered by the British army.

Knowing that his defensive line wouldn't be able to sustain the attack, he ordered the patriots to march out of Camden in the middle of the night.