Was the Battle of Kings Mountain American Revolution’s Turning Point?

Was the Battle of Kings Mountain American Revolution’s Turning Point?

American Patriots referred to the years 1779 and 1780 during the Revolutionary War (1775-1783) as the “Dark Days.” Indeed, the American cause faced numerous setbacks during this period. For instance, American general Benedict Arnold’s stunning treason nearly resulted in losing the strategic position of West Point, New York. Moreover, historian Walter Edgar (2001) notes that the Patriots lost two armies in the South between May and August of 1780…