Who were the different troops at the Battle of Cowpens and how did they work together to beat the British? Objective Who were the different troops at the Battle of Cowpens and how did they work together to beat the British? Students will participate in a web quest and create an interactive map of the battle that shows the placement of and information about the different troops and their leaders. Background The Battle of Cowpens was a turning point in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. General Daniel Morgan commanded a mix of troops that included regular Continentals, dragoons (c Duration: 90 Minutes.