The Battle of Cowpens

As the Americans won The Battle of Cowpens they started to take control of South Carolina. This war also helped to convince the last Americans that were not sure that they could win the war. The Continental Army was led by General Daniel Morgan, while the British Amy was led by coronel Banastre Tarleton. This battle help to show what would be the final result of the American Revolution, and give the patriots the confidence that this that started as a dream could be achieve if they continue doing things as they were doing them.

The American commander set up a genius strategy. He took advantage of the battlefield by placing sharpshooters on a hilltop. And the rest of the soldiers were placed in to lines but the British couldn´t see them. As usual the British army attacked straight on. The Continental soldiers that were uphill attacked the British. Then the British continue to advanced and face the American Militia. The Militia fired two volleys before retreating. 

As the Continental Militia retreats the British thought they had the victory and continue to advanced, but as they advanced they were surprised by the Continental Infantry. The Infantry begins its attacked and then the Continental Militia and the soldiers that were uphill went to support and surrounded the British army. With this they assured the victory.  

This showed that the Americans had all the chances to win and that they will never let them go. The American became more secure of their victory after this battle.