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Because the British and Loyalists were going to meet some alies at the bridge, but when they got there, it was blocked by Patriots. The Patriots opened fire, and it was all over in a couple of minutes. The remaining British and Loyalists fled.

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Q: Why was the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge fought?
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