Why is Francis Marion famous?

Answer 1

Marion was born in Berkeley County, South Carolina. Marion's military career began in 1761, when he led a successful attack against the Cherokee In 1775 he was elected to the first provincial congress of South Carolina. That same year, with America on the brink of revolution, the congress appointed him captain of a newly organized militia. In September 1775 Marion commanded the capture of British forts in Charleston, South Carolina. In 1776 he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. He spent the next several years of his service in South Carolina.

Answer 2

This colorful figure of the American Revolutionary War was known as the Swamp Fox. His main area of activities was in the southern part of colonial America. He successfully eluded British troops.

Answer 3

because he used guerrilla warfare to surprise and defeat the British

Answer 4

he was awseome