American Revolution in South Carolina By kratajczak Nov 1, 1765 Britian's passage of the Stamp Act Jun 28, 1776 Occupation of Charles Town by the British Oct 7, 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain Jan 17, 1781 Battles of Cowpens May 22, 1781 Battle of Eutaw Springs May 23, 1788 South Carolina becomes an official state