Siege of Charleston

Wendseday, May 6, 1780

Charlestown, South Carolina

The Siege of Charleston began march 29. Great Britain’s two commanders were Sir Henrey Clinton and Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot. Sadly the Americans only had one commander Benjamin Lincon present in South Carolina. 76 colonist were killed and 182 were wounded! 92 of the british soldiers were killed and 140 were wounded.4650 colonist were captuered.vThe british tried to sneek through the woods to get to Charlestown but failed.there were 260 guns on water and 70 on land for the americans. Great britain won. It was the greatest loss of manpower and equitment. It also gave compleat controle of the southern colonies.

Patriot Poem

         He was elected first cheif for the supream court.

             John was elected president of congress.

                             John was a founding father.

                           he resisted independence.

                     John Jay

   John was spanish.

                       joined american peace comission.

                          he tried not to rely on france.

          he became a U.S minister and preached to france