The Colony of North Carolina was the site of several battles during the Revolutionary War. The most significant of those was the Battle of King’s Mountain on October 7, 1780.
Painting of the Battle of King’s Mountain.
The Battle of King’s Mountain was a decisive victory for the American rebel army during the southern campaign.
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