Which general did the continental congress designate the new commander of the south due to being a hero at saratoga? horatio gates nathaniel greene george washington benjamin lincoln -how did gates' men react to encountering british troops at camden, south carolina? they fought bravely, but were defeated. they easily defeated the british. they were easily defeated by the british. they panicked and fled.

Which general did the Continental Congress designate the new commander of the South due to being a hero at Saratoga?
Horatio Gates
Horatio Gates was successful at the Battle of Saratoga, which earned him the promotion to leader of the Southern Command. This position changed hands three times during the war.

How did Gates' men react to encountering British troops at Camden, South Carolina?
The best answer is D) They panicked and fled
A great many of the troops under Gates' command fled from the flight, so fast that certain battalions suffered only a handful of wounded.