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The battle of moore's creek bridge

The **Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge** was a battle of the American revolotionnary war fought to Wilmington, North Carolina on February 27, 1776. The victory of North Carolina Patriots over Scottish Loyalists helped build political support for the revolution and increased recruitment of additional soldiers into their forces.Loyalist recruitment efforts in the interior of North Carolina began in earnest with news of the Battles of Lexington and Concord and Patriots in the province also began organizing Continental Army and militia units. When word arrived in January 1776 of a planned British Army expedition to the area, JosiahMartin the royal governor, ordered the Loyalist militia to muster in anticipation of their arrival. Patriot militia and Continental units mobilized to prevent the junction, blockading several routes until the poorly-armed Loyalists were forced to confront them at Moore's Creek Bridge, about 18 miles (29 km) north of Wilmington