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Francis Marion The Swamp Fox

Francis Marion The Swamp Fox. By: José Martin Gonzales Ju Hwan Shin María José Amenábar 10-2 . An American hero:. Who is Francis Marion?. Born in 1732 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Parents: Gabriel and Esther Marion At age 6 he moved to St.George.

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Francis Marion The Swamp Fox

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  1. Francis Marion The Swamp Fox By: José Martin Gonzales JuHwanShin María José Amenábar 10-2

  2. An American hero:

  3. Who is Francis Marion? • Born in 1732 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. • Parents: Gabriel and Esther Marion • At age 6 he moved to St.George. • At age 15 he suffered an accident that made him decide to stay in land.

  4. French-IndianWar and americanrevolution: • Joined a militia company in 1757. • Fought against the Cherokee Indians. • Returned home in 1761 and in 1773 he bought his own plantation (Pond Bluff). • In 1775 he was elected to be part of the South Carolina Provincial Congress. • Participated in the Battle of Sullivan’s Island on June 28, 1776.

  5. 1779: Siege of Savannah • March 1780: Francis sprained his ankle. • Marion formed a small unit (20-70 men).

  6. Marion’s men liberated 150 American prisoners. • General Lord Charles Cornwallis ordered the loyalist militia to capture Marion. • Colonel Tarleton gives Francis Marion the name of Swamp Fox. • Started working with Continental Commander Nathanael Greene.

  7. LaterLife: • Elected to the South Carolina state senate in 1781, 1782 and 1784. • Married Mary Esther Videau. • 1790: helped to write the South Carolina state constitution. • Marion died on February 27, 1795.

  8. The Swamp Fox’s Tactics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOBwVJQi6_Y (Minute 25:20)

  9. FIGHTING TACTICS GUERRILLA WARFARE A type of warfare that uses ambush, the element of surprise, environmental advantages, and controlling the engagement. Cherokee Warfare Very similar to guerrilla warfare, can even be considered guerilla warfare, inspired Francis Marion`s fighting style.

  10. CHEROKEE WEAPONRY SPEAR TOMAHAWK SHIELD BOW WAR CLUBS BATTLEAXE

  11. AMERICAN WEAPONRY FLINTLOCK RIFLE SWORDS AND SABRES FLINTLOCK PISTOL BROWN BESS (BRITISH)

  12. Battles Fought by Francis Marion

  13. Important Figures Lieutenant Banastre Tarleton: British lieutenant in charge of capturing Francis Marion. Nathanael Greene: A general for the Continental Army. He also used guerrilla warfare. General Charles Earl Cornwallis: One of the most formidable generals of England, he was defeated at the Battle of Yorktown.

  14. Small Skirmishes • Francis Marion resorts in guerrilla warfare. • Marion keeps harassing Loyalists and British troops through guerrilla warfare. • Marion’s Brigade: A militia group comprised of 150 men from different races. • Helps reconquer Charleston.

  15. Battle of King’s Mountain, • Francis Marion’s troops focus in disrupting the communications, supplies, and raiding British troops. • Faces off with British Lieutenant Banastre Tarleton, who fails to capture Francis Marion. Battle of Black Mingo Creek Francis Marion v.s John C. Ball Francis Marion launches a surprise attack on John C. Ball’s forces; however, it fails. Marion’s troops succeed in defeating the British, who scatter.

  16. BIBLIOGRAPHY • "Cherokee Indians: Weapons and Warfare." Thomas' Legion: The 69th North Carolina Regiment. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Oct. 2012. <http://thomaslegion.net/cherokee_indian_weapon_indians_weapons_war_and_warfare_photo_photos.html>. • "Weapons of the French and Indian War." The French and Indian War 1754-63. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Oct. 2012. <http://frenchandindianwar.info/weapons.htm>. • "Weapons of the Revolutionary War." Revolutionary War Antiques. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Oct. 2012. <http://revolutionarywarantiques.com/Weapons-of-the-Revolutionary-War>. • "The Swamp Fox | Biography | Smithsonian Magazine." History, Travel, Arts, Science, People, Places | Smithsonian Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Oct. 2012. <http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/biography/fox.html>. • Crawford, Amy. "The Swamp Fox ."Smithsonian Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Oct. 2012. <http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/biography/fox.html>. • "Francis Marion." Answers . N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Oct. 2012. <http://www.answers.com/topic/francis-marion>. • "Francis Marion Biography." Essortment Articles: Free Online Articles on Health, Science, Education & More.... N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Oct. 2012. <http://www.essortment.com/francis-marion-biography-20417.html>. • Hickman, Kennedy. "Francis Marion - Swamp Fox Francis Marion - American Revolution - Revolutionary War." Military History - Warfare through the Ages - Battles and Conflicts - Weapons of War - Military Leaders in History. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Oct. 2012. <http://militaryhistory.about.com/od/americanrevolutio1/p/American-Revolution-Brigadier-General-Francis-Marion-The-Swamp-Fox.htm>.

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