The Battle of Kings Mountain took place on October 7, 1780, during the American Revolutionary War. It was fought between American Patriot militias and Loyalist forces in the backcountry of South Carolina. The battle was significant as it marked a turning point in the war, boosting Patriot morale and weakening British control in the southern colonies. The American forces, composed mainly of frontiersmen from the Appalachian region, utilized guerrilla tactics to defeat the Loyalists, who were led by British Major Patrick Ferguson. The victory at Kings Mountain helped to inspire further resistance against British rule and contributed to the eventual success of the American Revolution.