Lesson Overview
As a key figure in the American Revolution, General Francis Marion, best known as the “Swamp Fox,” surprise attacked the British forces in South Carolina, destroying communication and supply lines. Many of the stories told about Francis Marion have been passed down by word of mouth, like folklore. Therefore, many facts about Francis Marion have been exaggerated and changed. Students will examine a primary source to try to find some facts from the folklore.
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- Paper balls
- Copy of Francis Marion and the Legend of The Swamp Fox
- Copies of “Song of Marion’s Men” for each student
- Copies of Gen. Greene to Gen. Marion letter for each student
- Handouts to guide students in the examination of both documents, see Marion Document Examination Guide
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- 3-3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the American Revolution and South Carolina’s role in the development of the new American nation.
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Lesson Partners: Teaching American History in South Carolina, Richland School District 2, Knowitall.org, South Carolina Department of Archives and History