The British "Star Fort" | Ninety Six

The British fort, or "redoubt" at Ninety Six was nick-named "The Star Fort," due to the shape of the stronghold.  The "star fort" provided an effective defensive position, built adjacent to the town of Ninety Six.  

en Espanol

La fortaleza temporal británica en el Ninety Six, fue apodado Star Fort (Fortaleza Estrella), debido a la forma de la fortaleza. El “Star Fort” proporciono una posición defensiva eficaz, construida conjunta a la cuidad de Ninety Six. 

Standards

• 4-3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the conflict between the American colonies and England.
  • Revolutions result from resistance to conditions that are perceived as unfair by the people who are demanding change. The changes brought about by revolution can be both positive and negative. To understand the results of the conflict between the Amer...
    • 4-3.3 Summarize the importance of the key battles of the Revolutionary War and the reasons for American victories including Lexington and Concord, Bunker (Breed’s) Hill, Charleston, Saratoga, Cowpens, and Yorktown.
• 8-2 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the causes of the American Revolution and the beginnings of the new nation, with an emphasis on South Carolina’s role in the development of that nation.
  • The events surrounding the American Revolution transformed British colonists into American citizens. To understand South Carolina’s pivotal role in this process, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the following indica...
    • 8-2.1 Explain the political and economic consequences of the French and Indian War on the relationship of the South Carolina colonists with Native Americans and England.