Which fact would you cite to support the conclusion that the battle of kettle creek was a turning point in the revolutionary war in georgia? a) after this battle, the british offered freedom to any slave who would join their fight against the colonists. b) the patriot victory at the battle of kettle creek practically ended support for the loyalist cause in the colony. c) the loyalist victory at the battle of kettle creek was a direct cause of savannah's capture by the british in 1778. d) colonel elijah clarke was killed in the battle and his entire force was captured, which opened augusta to british occupation.