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Unit 1

To what regional group do the Native Americans of South Carolina belong?A. Eastern WoodlandB. Northwest CoastC. SouthwestD. Plains

Which of the following most influenced the change for Native Americans from nomadic groups to permanent villages?

A. The development of stone tools for huntingB. The practice of preserving oral traditions through story tellingC. The establishment of specific roles for men and womenD. The development of the “Three Sisters”

“Soon the weather will be changing as the wing spirit blows her coldest breath upon us. Mother and I must begin moving our possessions from our open air summer home to our warm, round homes with their warm walls of daub and grass.” The above quotation was most likely said by which of the following:

A. YemasseeB. CherokeeC. CatawbaD. European

Native Americans made use of the natural resources provided by the rivers of their land. Which of the following most closely relates to this use of the rivers?

A. Three SistersB. DugoutsC. WigwamsD. Palisades

Which of the following groups is responsible for the picture below?

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A. YemasseeB. CherokeeC. CatawbaD. European

Directions for Questions 6-8: Use the map below to label the area where the Cherokee, Catawba and Yemassee lived.

In order to quickly clear farmland, Native Americans used what technique?A. Three SistersB. Slash and BurnC. Hunting and GatheringD. Poisoning the Water

Most important decisions for Native American groups were made by the….A. Red LeaderB. White LeaderC. CouncilD. Shaman

Although part of the same cultural group, the Cherokee, Catawba and Yemassee differed in the way that they lived. What factor most contributed to this difference?

A. Geographic region in which they livedB. Differences in governmentC. Variations in religious beliefsD. A differing ancestral background

Which of the following phrases best represents the Native American attitude towards land ownership?

A. “Private Property. Keep Out!”B. “This land is my land, this land is your land.”C. “Ten acres for sale. Low price!”D. “VIPS only!”

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Use the box below when answering questions 13-18. You must answer ALL parts of the questions!

(A) Draw a river on the map above. (B) Explain how SC Native Americans utilized the natural resource, the river, on the lines below. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ (A) Draw a representation of how the Native Americans protected their village. (B) Name this system of protection: ______________________________________________________

(A) Draw a representation of 3 food crops and 1 ceremonial crop that Native Americans grew. (B) What is the name of the ceremonial crop that Native Americans grew? _______________________ (C) List the crops that make up the Three Sisters: ___________________________________________

(A) Draw a picture to represent a Native American home.(B) Identify the term for the Native American’s home: _______________________________________

(A) Draw a picture to represent the forest. (B) Explain how Native Americans used the forest for Natural Resources: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________Why do most rivers in South Carolina have Native American names? ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________

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Unit 2

Before the arrival of Europeans to America, it is believed that between 10 and 15 million Native Americans lived in the United States. By 1700, that number had dropped to an estimated two to three million. Which of the following best explains the change in the Native American population of the United States? (8-1.2)

A. Most Native Americans moved to Central and South America to escape European colonies.

B. Europeans killed most of the Native Americans during various wars.C. Old World diseases brought by European explorers decimated Native Americans,

who had no natural immunity to these germs. D. The Native Americans birth rate dropped as Native Americans married European

settlers.

The House of Burgesses, the Mayflower Compact and the Fundamental Constitution of Carolina. These three documents all had what in common? (8-1.3)

A. Allowed people a voice in governmentB. Gave the government unlimited powerC. Listed specific rules and regulations regarding tradeD. Contributed to the differences between northern, middle and southern colonies

Why did the proprietors establish the Headright System in the Carolina colony? (8-1.3)

A. To discourage immigration to the colonyB. To encourage immigration to the colonyC. To promote religious toleranceD. To establish a quitrent system

The Fundamental Constitution of Carolina, written by John Locke, include all of the following except: (8-1.3)

A. Headright SystemB. Religious ToleranceC. Social ClassesD. Slave Codes

The majority of African slaves brought to America during the early 1700s arrived in Charleston, the Caribbean, or the northeastern part of South America. Most of the African slaves were taken from _______.(8-1.4)

A. Northern Africa (along the Mediterranean Sea)B. West AfricaC. South AfricaD. Europe (where they were already living as slaves)

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Between 1710 and 1740, over 30, 000 African Americans came to South Carolina. What was the principle reason that these Africans came to South Carolina during these early days of settlement? (8-1.4)

A. English settlers paid them a decent wage to help in the growing communities.B. The English brought them over as labor for the plantations.C. To flee the endless wars being fought between different African tribes.D. Escape religious persecution in Africa.

In 1562, the French built a fort named Charlesfort near present-day Parris Island in South Carolina. The fort, however, was abandoned in less than a year. Which of the following explains the primary reason why the French abandoned Charlesfort? (8-1.3)

A. They were not prepared for the harsh and snowy winters of South Carolina.B. They were under heavy attack from the local Native Americans.C. They returned to Europe to bring additional settlers back to Charlesfort, but they

never returned.D. They ran out of supplies, and were going to starve to death if they remained.

The words “The Middle Passage” refer to which of the following? (8-1.4)

A. The voyage that brought slaves from East Africa to the shipping areas in West Africa.B. The voyage over land that took slaves in Africa to the Mediterranean.C. The voyage across the Atlantic that took slaves from Africa to the New World.D. The voyage that took slaves from Africa to Europe.

Which of the following is an example of Gullah today? (8-1.4)

A. BambooB. Sugar CaneC. Sweet Grass BasketsD. Wines, Silks and Almonds

Which example best describes the ways that plantation owners tried to control the slaves? (8-1.4)

A. Plantation owners would offer an increase in pay to slaves who worked hard in the fields

B. Plantation owners would allow slaves to create the slave codesC. The slave owners created strict new laws to limit the slaves’ movement and activitiesD. Plantation owners would replace slaves who did not work to their full potential with

indentured servants

During the early 1700s, the use of African slaves became a critical part of South Carolina’s economy. Why was this the case? (8-1.4)

A. Most of the settlers in South Carolina were from the elite families in England and they usually brought their slaves with them when they came to the New World.

B. Growing rice and indigo on huge plantations required lots of labor. African slaves were brought in to supply a large enough labor force.

C. During that time, violent wars were raging in West Africa. To avoid the violence, Africans migrated to the New World to work on the plantations.

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D. South Carolina was the only American colony where slavery was legal. Therefore, all slave owners moved to South Carolina.

During the Stono Rebellion, only a few white citizens near Charleston were killed. Why, despite the fact that there was no major damage, did the rebellion become such a major concern for the white population? (8-1.4)

A. The citizens of Charleston were not concerned about the African slaves, but they were worried that the events might motivate local Native American tribes to rebel against the white population.

B. One of the men killed during the rebellion was Thomas Pinckney, governor of South Carolina.

C. Several of the prominent white citizens of Charleston had secretly helped the slaves organize the rebellion.

D. African slaves outnumbered whites nearly 2 to 1, making the possibility of a major slave rebellion a very real concern.

Before coming to South Carolina, many English settlers moved to Barbados and made a living growing sugar cane. Why did the knowledge of sugar cane prove to be valuable when they moved to the New World? (8-1.4)

A. While South Carolinians did not extract sugar from the sugar cane, they did the use the crop to make rope, baskets and even temporary shelters

B. The climate in South Carolina was so similar to that of Barbados that sugar cane became the first major cash crop in the new colony

C. Native American tribes in South Carolina had never seen sugar cane, but were willing to give the colonists food, land, and protection in exchange for the new crop.

D. The plantation system used to grow sugar cane in Barbados served as a model for the system used to grow rice and indigo in South Carolina.

Aside from creating a convenient timber industry, the abundant forests in South Carolina were also a source of naval stores. These were products distilled from the pine trees, like pitch and tar. Why were these “naval stores” so valuable? (8-1.4)

A. Pitch and tar were used as gunpowder in early musketsB. Pitch and tar were used as fertilizers on rice plantationsC. Pitch and tar were used to waterproof wooden shipsD. Pitch and tar were used as a dye in fabric.

Whom did the Regulator Movement of South Carolina seek to regulate? (8-1.6)

A. rich bankersB. corrupt sheriffsC. outlaw gangsD. new slaves

Under the economic theory of mercantilism, the American colonies were used to provide which of the following to Europe? (8-1.5)

A. slaves (both African and Native American)

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B. artwork (including literature, painting and sculptures)C. finished products (Such as textile machines)D. raw materials (such as sugar and cotton)

Prior to other European nations coming to North America, where did the Spanish establish forts, missions, and settlements? (8-1.2)

A. Florida and the American SouthwestB. the Pacific Northwest and Great Plains C. the Mississippi Valley and Great LakesD. the Eastern Woodlands and Appalachian Mountains

Under the economic theory of mercantilism, the American colonies were used to provide which of the following to Europe? (8-1.5)

A. Slaves (both African and Native American)B. Artwork (including literature, painting and sculptures)C. Finished products (Such as textile machines)D. Raw materials (such as sugar and rice)

Why was rice given the nickname, “Carolina Gold”? (8-1.5)

A. Because of its color and its valueB. Because it originated on the Gold Coast of AfricaC. Because that was the name of the company that sold it to themD. Because when it was planted, it went from being golden in color to the color of rice

Which reason best describes why England offered subsidies to the colonies for growing indigo? (8-1.5)

A. They wanted control of all crops in the colonies.B. Indigo made England a lot of money because it was made easily there.C. They spent a lot of money marketing indigo and wanted it to be distributed

throughout the world.D. They could not grow it there and they were spending a lot of money having it shipped

to them.

In the 1740s, Eliza Lucas Pinckney changed the economy of South Carolina when she learned to cultivate indigo. Which of the following is the characteristic of indigo that made it such a valuable cash crop? (8-1.5)

A. It can be used as a natural medication that reduces pain and prevents infectionB. It can be used as a spice to flavor bland foodsC. It can be used to waterproof ropes and wooden shipsD. It can be used as a dye for fabric

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What product made the Jamestown settlement profitable and became the reason that African slaves were first introduced to the colony in 1619? (8-1.3)

A. fish B. sugarC. cottonD. tobacco

What livelihoods were more important to the economy of the New England Colonies than to the Middle or Southern Colonies? (8-1.3)

A. tobacco, rice, and indigoB. fishing, whaling, and shipping C. dairy farming, printing, livestockD. manufacturing, grain farming, and fur trading

What describes the relationship between the geography and the economy in the Middle Colonies? (8-1.3)

A. mostly swampy lands: fishing became the main economic activityB. mild winters and fertile soil: most people made their living from farmingC. harsh winters and dry summers: most people made their living from manufacturingD. heavily forested lands: most people made their living from shipbuilding and

lumbering

In 1719, the colonists were frustrated with the Proprietors. Why did they go to the King and ask for supplies and troops when the rumor of a Spanish attack was discovered? (8-1.6)

A. It was too hard to contact all 8 proprietorsB. Proprietors showed no interest in helping the settlers remain safe and secureC. The King was a friend of the colonists’ leadersD. The colonists wanted to be recognized by the King

Colonists viewed the Lord Proprietors as “absentee landlords.” Which reason below best describes why colonists viewed the proprietors as this title? (8-1.6)

A. They missed too many days due to illness and other reasons.B. The proprietors only cared about receiving money from Carolina, not helping them.C. The proprietors made too many decisions regulating deerskin trade, which made it

hard to follow.D. The proprietors were always appointing governors who had little interest in ruling

Carolina.

What is the main difference between a Proprietary Colony and a Royal Colony? (8-1.6)

A. The alliances with the Native AmericansB. Their relationship with the Spanish and the FrenchC. Their rules and laws regulating duties and exportsD. The person who is in charge of the colony

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If the Proprietors were unable to physically be in the colony to rule it, who would they place in charge? (8-1.6)

A. The King B. The Common PeopleC. GovernorD. The Gentry

What cash crop did African slaves help teach plantation owners to grow in the swamps of South Carolina? (8-1.5)

A. tobacco B. cottonC. sugarD. rice

When it was originally settled, South Carolina was known as a “Proprietary Colony.” What did this mean? (8-1.6)

A. South Carolina was the top priority of England, while the colonies of Virginia and Massachusetts became less significant.

B. South Carolina only allowed citizens from a “proper” family to join the new settlements, helping it to become more civilized than earlier colonies.

C. South Carolina guaranteed to grant a certain amount of property to any new settlers who came to the area.

D. South Carolina was not ruled directly by the King of England, but was instead ruled by a group of Lords Proprietors.

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Unit 3

Which best describes Indian participation in the French and Indian War? (8-2.1)

A. The Indians took no part in the conflict.B. The Indians allied with the British against the French.C. The Indians allied with the French against the British.D. The Indians allied first with the French, then with the British.

At the conclusion of the Cherokee War, a treaty was negotiated between the Cherokee and the British settlers of Carolina. This peace settlement was known as the Treaty of Augusta and resulted in __________. (8-2.1)

A. the Cherokee regaining much of their land lost to British settlements in North and South Carolina.

B. Cherokee control of deerskin trade throughout the southeast.C. an alliance between the Cherokee and British settlers of North and South

Carolina.D. the Cherokee losing much of their land in North and South Carolina and the

creation of a boundary line.

How did the French and Indian War lead to the American Revolution? (8-2.1)

A. In order to pay off debts incurred from the French and Indian War, the British government began passing a series of taxes and acts.

B. Following their defeat in the Seven Years War, the French launched a direct attack on the British colonies which prompted a rebellion within the 13 colonies.

C. Unhappy with their defeat and economic losses following the French and Indian War, the British began passing a series of taxes in preparation for another attack on France.

D. The colonists launched a rebellion against their mother country following their staggering losses in the French and Indian War.

“The only representatives of the people of these colonies are persons chosen therein by themselves; and that no taxes ever have been, or can be constitutionally imposed on them but by their respective legislatures.”

- Statement by the Stamp Act Congress, 1765

What is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from the above quotation? (8-2.2)

A. The colonial legislatures should be appointed by the English King with the consent of Parliament.

B. Only the colonists’ elected representatives should have the power to levy taxes.C. The English King should have the right to tax the colonists.D. The colonists should be opposed to all taxation.

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Who were the Sons of Liberty? (8-2.2)

A. A society of colonists who did not wish to break from Britain.B. A group of patriots who protested British laws.C. A society of scholars who wrote pamphlets.D. A group of diplomats who tried to gain foreign support.

Why was the phrase “taxation without representation” so important to the revolutionary cause? (8-2.2)

A. Great Britain would have ended taxation if colonists had kept the peace.B. Colonists believe that Great Britain should only tax certain items.C. Colonists did not wish to support a government in which they had no voice.D. Great Britain only taxed the colonists to force them into war.

What was the main reason that colonists objected to the Tea Act of 1773? (8-2.2)

A. It granted a monopoly to the British East India Company.B. It was thought to be unfair to tax a product that the poor couldn’t use.C. It made tea more difficult to obtain in the colonies.D. It made the tea not taste as good in the colonies.

Which heading best completes the partial outline shown above? (8-2.2)

A. Protests against slavery in the American coloniesB. British parliamentary actions to punish colonial Americans C. Colonial responses to British policies D. Colonial attempts to end the British policy of Native American neglect

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power? (8-2.3)

A. from its constitutionB. from its militaryC. from the elected representativesD. from the consent of the governed

What tax issued by Parliament allowed Royal Officials to tax everyday items such as paint, glass lead and tea? (8-2.2)

A. Sugar ActB. Stamp ActC. Intolerable ActD. Townshend Act

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I. _____________?_______________I. Stamp Act CongressII. Sons of LibertyIII. Boston Tea PartyIV. First Continental Congress

Colonial Merchants and smugglers opposed the Tea Act out of fear that the ___________. (8-2.2)

A. British East India Tea Company would monopolize the tea trade with its cheap tea and put them out of business.

B. British East India Company would be allowed to sell tea in the Back Country as well as in the Low Country.

C. Trade alliances they had gained with the Native Americans would be monopolized by the British East India Company.

D. British East India Tea Company would boycott all tea imported to Boston Harbor.

Why did Great Britain believe that the 13 American Colonies were primarily responsible for paying the debt incurred from the French and Indian War? (8-2.2)

A. The war was won by Great Britain.B. The Americans did not fight in the war.C. The war was fought in America largely to protect Americans.D. The French refused to pay.

In what city did the Sons of Liberty take tea off of British ships and hide it in the Exchange Building? (8-2.2)

A. BostonB. Charles TownC. PhiladelphiaD. New York

A popular political cartoon of 1774 showed a group of American colonists gathered around a large pile of burning newspapers, playing cards and legal papers. The colonists in the cartoon are smiling and cheering as the fire burns. This cartoon was created in protest of which of the following Acts? (8-2.2)

A. The Intolerable Acts.B. The Stamp Act.C. The Tea Act.D. The Quartering Act.

Which of the following groups was created to govern the Carolina colony following the rejection of rule by the Royal Governor? (8-2.2)

A. Continental CongressB. Sons of LibertyC. Committee of 99D. Regulators

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The Declaration of Independence stated that governments were formed to _____________________. (8-2.3)

A. protect a person’s life, their rights, and the right to pursue happinessB. control the actions of citizensC. control human thoughtD. reward the leaders of government

During the American Revolutionary War, Native Americans generally ___________. (8-2.4)

A. stayed neutral in the warB. were unaffected by the revolutionC. fought in the war on the side of the BritishD. fought in the war on the side of the Americans

Americans who remained loyal to Great Britain were called Loyalists or _________________. (8-2.4)

A. PatriotsB. ToriesC. Britain’s FoolsD. Separatists

Why did thousands of African American slaves sign on with the British Army? (8-2.4)

A. George Washington would not pay them for service in the Continental Army.B. The British offered freedom to any slave who served in their army.C. British forces were better trained and equipped than American forces.D. British forces pledged to put an end to the institution of slavery in America.

Preparations for War

England Thirteen ColoniesPopulation 12,000,000 2,800,000

Manufacturing Highly developed and flourishing Practically NoneMoney Richest country in the world No money to support the war effort

Army Large, well-trained army plus mercenary Hessians

All-volunteer forces; willing to fight but poorly equipped

Leaders Many dedicated and able officers Few officers capable of leading

Geography Strange land with long distance to base of supplies

Familiar land with easy access to limited amounts of supplies

Which conclusion about the American Revolutionary War is most clearly supported by information in the above chart? (8-2.4)

A. England had few advantages in a war with the American colonies.B. The thirteen colonies had more advantages than disadvantages upon entering the

war.C. England did not believe that the thirteen colonies were worth the expense of a

war.D. The thirteen colonies had few, but important, advantages in the war with England.

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Besides being an embarrassing loss, why was the Battle of Camden a major defeat for the Patriots? (8-2.5)

A. Following his embarrassing loss, General George Washington resigned as commander of the Continental Army.

B. Mercenaries immediately withdrew from the Continental Army leaving them outnumbered against the Royal Army.

C. It pitted American Patriots against American Loyalists, almost sparking a civil war in South Carolina.

D. The battle signified that almost all of South Carolina was controlled by the British.

Partisans, under the command of Andrew Pickens, led an attack and then fled the field, tricking the British Regulars into thinking that the Americans were retreating again. Instead the Partisans lured the British forces into a trap, where the Continental Army was waiting. The British were soundly defeated and this battle marked the first time that the Patriots were able to defeat a force consisting of mostly British regulars.

What battle is the above passage describing? (8-2.5)

A. Battle of Fort MoultrieB. Battle of Kings MountainC. Battle of CowpensD. Battle of Camden

Francis Marion, Andrew Pickens, Thomas Sumter, and William Harden led Partisan forces who ________. (8-2.5)

A. defected to the British sideB. burned down Loyalists cities and townsC. laid siege to British military campsD. used guerilla warfare against the British

Soon after their defeat at the Battle of Saratoga, the British turned their attention towards South Carolina. What did the British hope to accomplish by capturing South Carolina? (8-2.5)

A. They hoped the large number of loyalists and neutralists would help control the state and contribute to the British winning the war.

B. The British wanted to recruit South Carolina’s partisan groups and leaders to join their army.

C. The British needed a major victory in South Carolina in order to secure an alliance with France.

D. By capturing South Carolina, the British would be able to launch a siege on the southern colonies.

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In 1776, the British attacked Charleston but were defeated thanks to a palmetto log fort on Sullivan’s Island. What is this battle commonly known as today? (8-2.5)

A. Battle of CamdenB. Battle of CowpensC. Battle of Fort SumterD. Battle of Fort Moultrie

During the Southern Campaign 1780, the British attacked Charleston to____________. (8-2.5)

A. Capture slaves.B. Find loyalist supportC. Show hate for southerners.D. Gather information about Francis Marion.

Which battle was an emotional victory and turning point for the American Revolution in South Carolina because Patriot colonists fought against Loyalist colonists? (8-2.5)

A. Battle of CamdenB. Battle of YorktownC. Battle of CharlestonD. Battle of Kings Mountain

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Unit 4

All of these are considered major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation except: (8-2.6)

A. They did not establish a strong national executive office.B. They did not give Congress the power to raise taxes.C. They did not provide for the addition of new states to the nation.D. They did not provide Congress with any means to fund the U.S. Army.

Despite signing the Treaty of Ninety Six, in which they agreed to remain neutral in the fight with Great Britain, this group continued to oppose the Provincial Congress and create problems for the Patriots in South Carolina. (8-2.6)

A. LowcountryB. BackcountryC. RegulatorsD. Cherokee

Following the signing of the Declaration of Independence, South Carolina wrote a second constitution with only a few changes to the original. Which of the following was not a revision that was made? (8-2.6)

A. The president would now be called a governor.B. Representation was slightly more equally distributed.C. The Church of England was no longer the official church of South Carolina.D. The tax for owning twenty or more slaves would be lifted.

Who served as president of the Continental Congress? (8-2.6)

A. Charles PinckneyB. Henry LaurensC. George WashingtonD. Christopher Gadsden

Which of the following actions did the Provincial Congress not do? (8-2.6)

A. Raise an armyB. Issued currencyC. Created a peace treaty with the BritishD. Created a committee to enforce nonimportation

Why didn’t Lowcountry leaders want the backcountry to have more representation in the General Assembly? (8-3.1)

A. Lowcountry leaders thought the backcountry wanted more state money spent there.B. Lowcountry leaders believed people in the backcountry were too educated to be state

representatives.C. Lowcountry leaders thought the backcountry might try to limit slavery. D. Lowcountry leaders believed the backcountry still had Loyalists left over from the

Revolutionary War.

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Although there was a large population in the backcountry of SC, the Lowcountry controlled much more wealth. This difference led to arguments over which of the following? (8-3.1)

A. Whether they should ratify the Constitution or not.B. Differences between Federalists and Anti-federalists.C. How political representation should be awarded.D. Who had to pay more taxes.

Which reason best describes why the capital of SC was moved to Columbia? (8-3.1)

A. A law was changed to make all cities in the middle of a state the capitals.B. It would ease tension between the Backcountry and the Lowcountry.C. Columbia was a more established city than Charleston.D. Columbia was the richest city in SC.

“For the past 14 years, I have paid over $1000.00 annually in taxes, while those small farmers paid nearly nothing! Why should I not have more control in the government my tax dollars support?”

Who most likely made the above statement? (8-3.1)

A. A Citizen of the Backcountry.B. A citizen of the Lowcountry.C. A citizen of Columbia.D. A citizen of a northern state.

“70% of the population lives in our area, while only a handful lives in theirs. The laws will affect the majority of us so, why should we not control the government?

Who most likely made this statement? (8-3.1)

A. A citizen of the Backcountry.B. A citizen of the Lowcountry.C. A citizen of Columbia.D. A citizen of a northern state.

What is something delegates at the Constitutional Convention all wanted? (8-3.2)

A. They wanted each state to have the same number of representatives in Congress.B. They wanted a strong central government so that state governments would have fewer

responsibilities.C. They wanted larger states to have more representatives in Congress.D. They wanted the people not a king to run the government.

What position did Henry Laurens receive in the Continental Congress? (8-3.2)

A. Speaker of the HouseB. President of the Electoral CollegeC. President of the Continental CongressD. President of the United States

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Why was it important for South Carolina to have slaves counted as part of their population? (8-3.2)

A. Slaves would increase their population totals allowing them more representation in Congress.

B. They would receive more money from the government if slaves were counted.C. South Carolina would receive a tax break from the Federal Government for every

1,000 slaves they had.D. South Carolina would be able to receive more cotton gins if they had a high slave

population.

“I feel this new government is dangerously strong. There is no telling to what abuses this strength may lead. We have already felt the abuse of a tyrant and no one with any sense would wish to repeat that.”

Which of the following would have most likely made the above statement? (8-3.2)

A. a FederalistB. an Anti-FederalistC. a RadicalD. a Confederationist

What sentence does not describe the position of most Federalists? (8-3.2)

A. A strong Federal government is vital to the survival of the nationB. The constitution is created with a system of checks and balances that will keep the

government from abusing its power.C. The constitution is much more powerful than the Articles of Confederation, which is

a good thingD. The constitution creates a government that is too strong- endangering the rights of

individuals

Which of the following reasons led to the revision of the Articles of Confederation? (8-3.2)

A. Slaves were not counted under the ArticlesB. The government did not have the power to taxC. Small states wanted the national government to have more powerD. Large states wanted to give congress the power to go to war

Who were the four leaders that South Carolina sent to the Constitutional Convention? (8-3.2)

A. Rutledge, Pinckney, Heyward, LynchB. Lynch, Pinckney, Pinckney, ButlerC. Pinckney, Pinckney, Butler, Rutledge

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What issue was debated for both the US Constitution and South Carolina’s first Constitution? (8-3.2)

A. SlaveryB. TariffsC. ColonizationD. Representation

What agreement allowed for a fraction of the slave population to be counted towards a state’s population? (8-3.2)

A. The Great CompromiseB. The 3/5 CompromiseC. The Compact AgreementD. The New Jersey Plan

Why did the Anti-Federalists eventually ratify the US Constitution? (8-3.2)

A. The Bill of Rights were added guaranteeing individual rightsB. The slave trade was banned in Washington D.C.C. They agreed to allow states to have equal representationD. The word president was removed from the constitution

One of the five delegates from South Carolina to the Constitutional Convention submitted a draft to the Convention outlining the structure the government of the United States. Who was this influential South Carolinian? (8-3.2)

A. Pierce ButlerB. Henry LaurensC. William HaneyD. Charles Pinckney

What are the duties and responsibilities of the judicial branch of government? (8-3.3)

A. carry out the laws and lead our countryB. decide what laws mean and if they follow the ConstitutionC. make the laws for our countryD. run the businesses in the United States

What are the duties and responsibilities of the legislative branch of government? (8-3.3)


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What are the duties and responsibilities of the executive branch of government? (8-3.3)


What political party disagreed with the proposals of Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton? (8-3.4)

A. the FederalistsB. the Democratic-RepublicansC. the DemocratsD. the Republicans

Which group favored the creation of a national bank? (8-3.4)

A. small farmers and shopkeepersB. womenC. slave ownersD. large manufacturers

The XYZ Affair directly led to which of the following? (8-3.4)

A. the Alien and Sedition ActB. the National BankC. the Creation of the US ConstitutionD. the Proclamation of Neutrality

The War of 1812 resulted in which of the following? (8-3.4)

A. a new surge of nationalismB. the elimination of Native Americans in the United StatesC. the appointment of Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of TreasurerD. the relocation of the US capital to Washington D.C.

The term War Hawk, used in the early 1800s, best described which of the following men? (8-3.4)

A. George WashingtonB. Charles Cotesworth PinckneyC. Alexander HamiltonD. John C. Calhoun

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Thomas Brown, editor of the Moncks Corner Gazette, was jailed following the appearance of an editorial in his paper criticizing the United States government’s handling of foreign policy. In his editorial, Brown called the President a “slobbering idiot” and a “moron.” Which of the following laws did Brown violate? (8-3.4)

A. The Proclamation of NeutralityB. The EmbargoC. The XYZ AffairD. The Alien and Sedition Act

Which of the following men was most closely associated with the XYZ Affair? (8-3.4)

A. Thomas JeffersonB. Charles Cotesworth PinckneyC. Alexander HamiltonD. George Washington

Which of the following are true of Alexander Hamilton’s economic plan? (8-3.4)

A. He strongly opposed a national bank and higher tariffB. He believed in an economic policy that would strengthen the U.S. governmentC. He believed that the US government was too strongD. He served as Governor of South Carolina

The various type of currency shown demonstrates the need for which of the following? (8-3.4)

A. Embargo Act B. RevolutionC. A National BankD. Increased Taxation

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Unit 5

Which time period best describes the Antebellum Period? (8-4.1)

A. 1492-1600B. 1600-1776C. 1776-1790D. 1800-1861

Which of the following inventions had the most important impact on the southern states during the 1800s? (8-4.1)

A. electricityB. telegraphC. cotton GinD. steam Engine

Why did the use of the Plantation System in South Carolina begin to rise during the antebellum period? (8-4.1)

A. Because Cotton Production IncreasedB. Because Cotton Production DecreasedC. Rice Production IncreasedD. Rice Production Decreased

How did the invention of the cotton gin lead to an increased slave population in S.C.? (8-4.1)

A. More slaves were needed because so many had died from malariaB. West African slaves knew the technique for growing and picking cottonC. The cotton gin made growing cotton more profitableD. S.C. was able to afford more slaves because of cotton and they needed more slaves

for representation in the Senate

Sectional differences developed in the United States largely because: (8-4.2)

A. The Federal Government adopted a policy of neutrality.B. Economic conditions and interests in each region varied.C. Only northerners were represented at the Constitutional Convention.D. Early Presidents favored urban areas over rural areas.

William Lloyd Garrison, the Grimke Sisters, and Harriet Beecher Stowe are most associated with: (8-4.2)

A. SecessionistsB. AbolitionistsC. Free-SoilersD. Unionists

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When he raided Harpers Ferry, John Brown hoped to: (8-4.2)

A. help make Kansas a free stateB. convince non-slaveholding southerners to oppose slaveryC. provoke a slave insurrectionD. frighten the North and South into negotiating a compromise on slavery

Denmark Vesey and Nat Turner can most closely be associated with which of the following? (8-4.2)

A. An industrial economyB. SectionalismC. Slave rebellionD. A two party political system

“We treat our slaves well. We provide them with work that gives their life purpose, shelter, medical care and food. Furthermore, if we did not own and care for the people they would have no knowledge of Christianity. Finally, we care for our slaves even after they reach an age in which they provide us no useful purpose.”

Which of the following terms is most closely related to the above question? (8-4.2)

A. Wage LaborB. Positive GoodC. AbolitionD. Slavery

The Compromise of 1850 included all of the following except: (8-4.3)

A. California would come in as a free state.B. In the lands acquired from Mexico, territorial governments would be formed without

restrictions on slavery.C. The National government would not pay the Texas war debt.D. The slave trade, but not slavery, would be abolished in the District of Columbia.

Which statement best describes the “Theory of Nullification?” (8-4.3)

A. States should have the right to secede if they don’t agree with federal lawB. United States should have the right to expel any state that does not follow federal lawC. States should have the right to void a federal law if they do not agree with itD. States should have the right to popular sovereignty

“Compromise enables Maine and Missouri to enter Union.” “California admitted to Union as Free State.” “Kansas-Nebraska Act sets up popular sovereignty.”

The phrases in the above box are most closely related to which of the following issues? (8-4.3)

A. enactment of protective tariffsB. extension of slaveryC. voting rights for minoritiesD. universal public education

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In the Dred Scott decision, the Supreme Court: (8-4.3)

A. ruled that a slave that had been transported to a Free State or territory was a free citizen of the United States

B. ruled that Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories because slaves were private property

C. ruled that the Kansas-Nebraska Act was unconstitutional D. ruled that slaves could sue in federal court only if their masters allowed them to do so

The single event that did the most to convince white Southerners they could not live safely in the Union was: (8-4.4)

A. the election of LincolnB. John Brown’s RaidC. the Dred Scott DecisionD. the split of the Democratic Party at the 1860 convention

Increasing Sectionalism Disagreements over states’ rights issues Breakdown of compromise Election of 1860

Examine the topics and events listed in the above box. Combined, these topics and events led to which of the following? (8-4.4)

A. start of the Revolutionary WarB. adoption of the Bill of RightsC. failure of the Whiskey RebellionD. secession of southern states from the Union

The North’s advantages in the Civil War included all of the following except: (8-4.5)

A. a larger populationB. more railroad mileageC. shorter supply linesD. more industrial capacity

The South’s actual advantages in the Civil War included all of the following except: (8-4.5)

A. fighting a defensive warB. an abundance of war suppliesC. better military leadersD. more mules and horses

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Why did Union soldiers leave Columbia in ruins? (8-4.5)

A. Most of the Confederacy’s leaders lived in Columbia.B. Columbia was the capital of the Confederacy.C. The Hunley submarine was built in Columbia.D. They blamed South Carolina for starting the war.

During the Civil War, the Union set up a blockade around the city of Charleston. What was the main purpose of this blockade? (8-4.5)

A. To surround the southern states and frighten themB. To protect Union ships when they sailed along the Union coastC. To make sure that the Union always knew what the Confederate Army was doing.D. To cut off supply lines and keep the Confederate troops from receiving food,

clothing, and ammunition

Early in the war, the Union Army captured Port Royal Sound in South Carolina. The key reason why the Army did this was to____________. (8-4.5)

A. seize the Sea Island cottonB. launch a blockade to prevent the Southern states from using the Atlantic OceanC. invade Columbia, the capital cityD. convince the local slaves to rebel against the Confederacy

Which of the following is not associated with Robert Smalls? (8-4.5)

A. Serving as a state legislator for over a decadeB. Stealing a Confederate ship during the Civil WarC. Serving as an officer in the state militia following the Civil WarD. Leader of the Fire-Eaters during the Secession Convention

What was the purpose of Sherman’s march to the sea? (8-4.5)

A. to get Confederate soldiers to join the Union armyB. to wipe out the enemy’s hopes as well as cities and suppliesC. to gather slaves to fight for the Union armyD. to burn cotton fields so slaves would no longer have work to do

Why did Union troops block Charleston and other port cities? (8-4.5)

A. They did not want Southern ships to spread word about the war across the ocean.B. They did not want Southerners to bring more slaves to the Confederacy.C. They did not want armies from other countries to come help the Confederacy fight.D. They did not want weapons and other supplies to be brought to the South.

Why did Confederates have to import their supplies? (8-4.5)

A. All of their factories were destroyed by Union soldiers.B. They did not have many factories to make guns and bullets like the North.C. Importing supplies would help them save money.D. Importing supplies was less dangerous.

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Why did Confederate troops attack Fort Sumter? (8-4.5)

A. They thought runaway slaves were taking shelter in the fort.B. They did not want a fort named after Sumter to be a part of the Confederacy.C. They felt that the fort should be completely destroyed so no one could use it.D. They felt the Union should no longer have control over forts in the South.

What was the main cause of death for soldiers during the Civil War? (8-4.6)

A. bulletsB. starvationC. diseasesD. homesickness

Which of the following was not something women often did during the war? (8-4.6)

A. stayed behind to run the farms, plantations, and businessesB. raised money and collected food and clothing for the armiesC. worked in hospitals to help soldiersD. left their husbands to take care of the families while they went to fight in the war

The Emancipation Proclamation: (8-4.6)

A. freed only in the slaves in the Confederate controlled territoryB. freed all the slaves in both the North and the SouthC. was made possible by the 13th AmendmentD. showed Lincoln to be a man of principle rather than practicality

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Unit 6

Which of the following statements best reflects Lincoln’s view of Reconstruction? (8-5.1)

A. Reconstruction should focus on rebuilding the war torn states and the nation; not on punishing the southern states.

B. Congress would determine the terms for readmission of the seceded states.C. The southern states would be punished for their actions.D. After southern states had paid for the damages from the Civil War, they would be

readmitted to the Union.

Which of these was not a requirement of southern state governments according to Johnson’s plan for Reconstruction? (8-5.1)

A. ratifying the Thirteenth AmendmentB. declaring secession illegalC. Having citizens take an oath of allegiance to the UnionD. agreeing to end all racial discrimination

Why did many Republican Congress members disagree with Lincoln’s Ten Percent Plan for Reconstruction? (8-5.1)

A. They thought that it would allow the southern states to rejoin the Union without the punishment they deserved for starting the Civil War.

B. They thought that Lincoln’s plan was too harsh for the southern states to agree to.C. They thought that the percentage of voters required to swear an oath of loyalty under

Lincoln’s plan was too high.D. They thought that those who supported the Confederacy should be able to vote and

hold office.

How did Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction affect the social structure of the South? (8-5.1)

A. It gave African Americans a chance to move up in the social structure.B. It allowed the social structure that had existed before the war to be recreated

following the war.C. It rebuilt southern society with African Americans at the highest positions.D. It allowed the poor farmers to become the new ruling class.

Why did the Black Codes require that African Americans sign work contracts? (8-5.1)

A. to create revenue for the southern state governments after the warB. to make sure that African Americans were not taken advantage ofC. to replace the labor force that had been lost after the ending of slaveryD. to ensure that African Americans had steady work after the Civil War

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The Thirteenth Amendment___________. (8-5.1)

A. was unnecessary after the Emancipation ProclamationB. only applied to southern statesC. made slavery illegal in all statesD. allowed African American males the right to vote

Federal Reconstruction policies resulted in ____________. (8-5.1)

A. redistribution of political power and a weakening influence of the southern social and economic elite

B. a new feeling of patriotism and national pride across the United StatesC. the reality of political, economic, and social equality for freedmenD. payment to those Southern men who had fought as Confederate soldiers

Why did Republicans feel the need to propose the Fourteenth Amendment before southern states were readmitted to the Union? (8-5.1)

A. to gain the support of Democrats B. to prevent the South from practicing racial discriminationC. to ensure that southern states would agree to enter the UnionD. to gain southern support of the Republican Party before the election

Why did southern governments feel justified in passing the Black Codes? (8-5.1)

A. They felt that the government was intended for white men only and not African Americans.

B. They felt that the government should provide African Americans with the increased opportunities the Black Codes provided.

C. They felt that they were making the transition from slavery easier for African Americans.

D. They felt that African Americans wanted some guidance on how to conduct their lives after obtaining freedom.

How did the Reconstruction Acts, passed by Congress in March, 1867, affect the makeup of the southern states? (8-5.1)

A. The acts created new governments and appointed Republican governors to each state in the south.

B. The acts divided the south into new states controlled by leaders who had not been supporters of the Confederacy.

C. The acts divided the south into five military districts controlled by a military commander.

D. The acts created a new boundary that separated the North from the states that had seceded from the Union.

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Radical Republicans were not supported by former plantation owners because ____________. (8-5.1)

A. Radical Republicans thought that African Americans should have the right to voteB. Radical Republicans thought that representation in the legislature should be based on

wealthC. Radical Republicans pushed for women to have the right to own property after they

were marriedD. Radical Republicans believed that newly freed slaves should be taught to read and

write in public schools

Which of the following would have been a role of the Freedman’s Bureau? (8-5.1)

A. Granting assistance to Union soldiers after the Civil WarB. Providing assistance and relief to emancipated slavesC. Helping southern soldiers readjust to life after the Civil WarD. Giving money to help the south rebuild its post war economy

Which of these was a restriction placed on African Americans under the Black Codes? (8-5.2)

A. African Americans were prevented from owning guns.B. African Americans could not accept wages for work completed.C. African Americans were prevented from leaving the South without permission.D. African Americans could not work in white households.

Which of these was a change in the lives of slaves as a result of freedom? (8-5.2)

A. African American couples were able to legally own slaves of their own.B. African Americans began to work mostly in southern manufacturing jobs.C. African American members were welcomed into the congregations of white churches.D. African American families began to search for relatives who had been sold to

different owners.

Native southern whites who joined the Republican Party were often called this by their opponents. (8-5.2)

A. CarpetbaggersB. ScalawagsC. SecessionistsD. Nullifiers

“No man can work another man’s land [without getting] poorer and poorer every year.” This quote references what change in the Southern economic system? (8-5.2)

A. the continued use of slave labor B. the cycle of debt associated with sharecropping C. the shift from an agricultural economy to an industrial one D. the declining farm prices in the South following the Civil War

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Northerners who went south after the Civil War were often accused of taking advantage of the ruined south and called this by opponents? (8-5.2)

A. CarpetbaggersB. ScalawagsC. SecessionistsD. Nullifiers

Which statement is true regarding freedmen immediately after the Civil War? (8-5.2)

A. All freedmen were given 40 acres and a muleB. Most freedmen quickly moved north to the Union statesC. Freedmen got no help from the government to find money or familyD. Most freedmen returned to work on the same plantations where they had been slaves

Which of the following was the most difficult change for small farmers in South Carolina during Reconstruction? (8-5.2)

A. The loss of their slave labor forceB. Having to rebuild their large plantationsC. Having to compete with freedmen for workD. The loss of their high positions in the state and federal government

Which of the following is a right that was gained by women during the Reconstruction Era in South Carolina? (8-5.2)

A. Right to voteB. Right to own propertyC. Right to carry a firearmD. Right to a speedy trial by jury

Which of the following statements best describes agriculture after Reconstruction? (8-5.2)

A. There was an agricultural depression and most small farmers stayed in debtB. Agriculture suffered some during Reconstruction, but it improved drasticallyC. With a high demand and fair pricing for cotton, South Carolina’s agriculture grewD. Minor agricultural problems existed, but with the support of Wade Hampton, farmers

recovered

What system, created by the conservatives, kept small farmers in debt by giving the land owner the first right to a farmers harvest? (8-5.2)

A. Populism B. Crop Lien LawC. Eight Box LawD. Planation Law

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African Americans had greater political power in South Carolina than in any other southern state during the Reconstruction period. What event made this possible? (8-5.3)

A. the boycotting of the 1868 Constitution Convention by whitesB. the creation of public schools by the Freedman’s BureauC. election irregularities during the Presidential Election D. the failure of the Republicans to maintain positions of power during the

Reconstruction period

Which of the following statements is true? (8-5.3)

A. The Hamburg Massacre marked the end of Reconstruction.B. The passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments marked the end of Reconstruction.C. The election of 1876 marked the end of Reconstruction.D. The switch from Presidential to Congressional Reconstruction.

How did the Freedman’s Bureau affect education for freed slaves in the South? (8-5.3)

A. It provided freed slaves with transportation to and from schools.B. It established more schools and increased efforts to educate freed slaves.C. It created scholarship programs that allowed freed slaves to attend colleges.D. It created integrated schools for freed slaves and poor whites to attend.

Why was the Ku Klux Klan able to obtain a great deal of power in the South before 1870? (8-5.3)

A. Local governments did not do much to stop the violence of the group.B. The Republican Party supported many of the same ideas as the Ku Klux Klan.C. The Klan received public support from Congress to continue its work.D. The group was made up largely of ex Union soldiers who used their military training

to intimidate those who opposed them.

How did members of the Ku Klux Klan demonstrate their anger towards African Americans? (8-5.3)

A. They used violence and terror against African Americans to prevent them from voting.

B. They lobbied Congress to declare the Fifteenth Amendment unconstitutional.C. They held peaceful protests to try to remove African Americans from office.D. They used their voting power to hinder African American civil rights.

The 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments were all known as the Reconstruction Amendments because they were ratified during Reconstruction. Which of the following best describes the central theme of these three amendments? (8-5.3)

A. Freedom of speechB. The right to a speedy trialC. Equal treatment for all American citizensD. Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment

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After Reconstruction, what was the main goal of the conservative leadership under Wade Hampton? (8-5.3)

A. Punish the Democrats for their illegal activities during ReconstructionB. Raise taxes to fund a state-wide public education for all South CaroliniansC. Rebuild the railroad system through South Carolina that had been destroyed during

the warD. Change society back to the way it was before the war and give power back to the

white elite

What change from the Reconstruction Era has left the most lasting impact on South Carolina? (8-5.3)

A. The crop lien systemB. Establishment of public school C. Passage of the 19th AmendmentD. Restoring plantations to working order

What group used violence, intimidation, and fraud to try to win the election of 1876? (8-5.3)

A. Red ShirtsB. Ku Klux KlanC. White KnightsD. Sons of Liberty

Unit 7

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In 1895, Senator Ben Tillman urged the state to write a new constitution which would replace the one written in 1868. What group in South Carolina found their rights severely limited under this new constitution? (8-5.4)

A. Lowcountry eliteB. small farmersC. conservatives D. African Americans

Why were Wade Hampton and his supporters known as the “Redeemers”? (8-5.4)

A. They “redeemed” the African American right to vote.B. They were able to increase the demand for cotton.C. They saved the small farmers of SC from facing foreclosure.D. They “redeemed” South Carolina from Republican control.

What court case was responsible for the legal doctrine, “Separate but Equal,” that eventually led to Jim Crow laws throughout the south? (8-5.4)

A. Plessey v. FergusonB. Dredd ScottC. The Denmark Vesey PlotD. Brown v. Board of Education

Which example best describes how the African American voter was disenfranchised under the leadership of Ben Tillman? (8-5.4)

A. ratification of the 15th AmendmentB. Eight Box Law, Poll Tax, and Literacy TestsC. ProhibitionD. Plessey vs. Ferguson

Which of the following people would most likely be a Democrat during Reconstruction in South Carolina? (8-5.4)

A. PlanterB. FreedmanC. NorthernerD. Former free blacks

Why did the South Carolina legislature redraw district lines so there was only one African American majority district? (8-5.4)

A. Voting rights were restricted during local electionsB. It took control from African Americans and gave it to immigrantsC. It kept African Americans in one area and didn’t allow them to moveD. This would limit the number of African Americans elected to the United States

Congress

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How did lynching and the Jim Crow laws change the power of African Americans in South Carolina? (8-5.4)

A. African Americans gained more political power through their unityB. Schools for African Americans were teaching the students how to voteC. Lynching convinced the state’s leaders to pass laws to protect African AmericansD. African Americans were intimidated and lost power they have gained during

Reconstruction

How did the expansion of railroads increase urban areas in South Carolina? (8-5.5)

A. The increase in railroads made it possible for more immigrants to come to South Carolina to take advantage of the Homestead Act.

B. Their location on the tracks made it easier to connect with suppliers and markets throughout the country.

C. They allowed people to reach previously unexplored areas of the states.D. They decreased the need for automobiles.

By 1910, South Carolina became the second largest textile producing state in the nation. What factors made this possible? (8-5.5)

A. raw materials, fast running rivers and a willingness for changeB. the African American entrepreneurial influence on the state legislationC. a mandatory law passed by Ben Tillman under the Constitution of 1895D. a lack of demand for northern textiles

How was South Carolina able to influence northern industry to come to South Carolina? (8-5.5)

A. the passage of Jim Crow and other discriminatory type lawsB. the abundance of cheap immigrant workersC. the state’s appeal of cheap labor and no unionsD. the large number of highly qualified African American workers

Besides textiles, what other industry in South Carolina thrived in the late 1800s? (8-5.5)

A. cottonB. lumberC. railroadD. fertilizers

South Carolina faced an agricultural depression following the Reconstruction period. What action showed that the Conservatives had no interest in helping the small farmers economically in the state? (8-5.6)

A. the passage of Jim Crow lawsB. the Crop Lien LawC. the Dispensary SystemD. the Eight Box Law

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What group was responsible for the rise of the Populist Party in South Carolina? (8-5.6)

A. African AmericansB. womenC. conservativesD. small farmers

What attitude did Ben Tillman have towards African American voters? (8-5.6)

A. He was against them having the right to vote and worked hard to disenfranchise them.B. He needed their support in order to maintain power in the state, and therefore

recognized their right to vote.C. Although he did not agree with African Americans having equal rights, he still

supported their right to vote.D. He had no opinion whatsoever when it came to the African American vote.

Why did Ben Tillman call for a new state constitution in 1895? (8-5.6)

A. To integrate schools for all racesB. To challenge the federal ruling in the case of Plessy v. FergusonC. To eliminate the literacy test, the poll tax and the grandfather clauseD. To limit rights of African Americans by changing voting laws and making Jim Crow

laws

Which of the following was a problem faced by farmers in the late 1800s? (8-5.6)

A. Falling railroad prices interfered with their ability to ship productsB. High farm prices caused financial problems because few people could afford their

productsC. Overproduction of agricultural products led to falling farm prices and made it hard to

make a profitD. Because there was too much money in circulation it was impossible for farmers to get

the price they needed for their goods

Which of the following examples represents a land grant college? (8-5.6)

A. University of South CarolinaB. The CitadelC. Clemson UniversityD. College of Charleston

What event is responsible for the end of “Carolina Gold” in South Carolina? (8-5.6)

A. The earthquake of 1886B. The hurricane of 1893C. The Civil WarD. Reconstruction

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What actions forced many African Americans out of South Carolina? (8-5.7)

A. lack of economic opportunities and increased racial tensionsB. the passage of the 16th amendment which forced all African Americans to the

MidwestC. a lack of available labor unions for African American workersD. the Earthquake of 1886

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, where did most of the immigrants to the United States settle? (8-5.7)

A. urban centers of the Northeast B. plantations of the New South C. mining areas of the Far West D. farming regions of the Great Plains

Which statement below best represents the idea of “nativism?” (8-5.7)

A. “America’s strength lies in its diversity…”B. “Help Wanted…No Irish Need to Apply”C. ‘’Go West Young Man!”D. “America…First in War and Peace”

Most people who left South Carolina during the late 19th century moved___________. (8-5.7)

A. NorthB. SouthC. EastD. West

Which is true about migration patterns in the late 1800s? (8-5.7)

A. Failing farms motivated people to move to cities and work in factoriesB. Due to poor working conditions, many people left cities to work on farmsC. Subsistence farms in the Upcountry encouraged migration from the LowcountryD. Most South Carolinians moved from the Upcountry to the coast seeking

sharecropping jobs

Why didn’t many South Carolinians move west, as many Americans were encouraged to do? (8-5.7)

A. They did not have the money or resources needed for the journey westB. The federal government excluded African Americans from opportunities in the westC. South Carolina had many new opportunities which were better than those in the westD. Americans that moved west were promised free land, but South Carolinians had

plenty

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In the early 20th century, muckrakers were able to influence American society mainly through their _______. (8-5.8)

A. frequent acts of civil disobedience B. activities as government officials C. publication of articles and books D. control over factories

A major goal of reformers during the Progressive Era was to ____________. (8-5.8)

A. end segregation in the South B. correct the abuses of big business C. limit immigration from Latin America D. enact high tariffs to help domestic industry grow

Which long-awaited goal of the women’s rights movement was achieved during the Progressive Era?

(8-5.8)

A. the right to vote B. the right to own property C. equal pay for equal work D. equal access to employment and education

Which of the following statements about child labor in South Carolina is not accurate? (8-5.8)

A. The families of child laborers often depended on the income the children provided.B. Compulsory attendance laws increased the use of child labor in South Carolina.C. Smaller size enabled them to enter and work areas and machines that were too small

for adult workers.D. Employers could pay them less.

How did Ben Tillman deal with the people in the state who wanted to pass prohibition laws in South Carolina? (8-5.8)

A. He passed a state-wide prohibition law that made alcohol illegal in 1892B. He allowed each county to vote whether alcohol would be legal or illegalC. He created the Dispensary, which put the sale of alcohol under the control of the stateD. He went to Washington D.C. with a pitchfork to push for an end to alcohol in the

country

Which progressive reform in American did not interest the leaders of South Carolina? (8-5.8)

A. Minimum wageB. Child labor lawsC. Improving educationD. Equal rights for African Americans

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Unit 8

Which of the following best describes President Woodrow Wilson’s view on World War I following the US declaration of war on Germany? (8-6.1)

A. Victory abroad, Victory at home!B. He kept us out of the war.C. The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself.D. The US must work to “make the world safe from democracy.”

Which of the following statements best reflects the contributions of African Americans during World War I? (8-6.1)

A. African Americans were not permitted to serve in the US armed forces.B. Although African Americans served their nation during World War I, they were still

segregated in all wartime activities.C. African Americans were only permitted to serve in “behind the lines” positions

during World War I.D. African Americans and white soldiers served together in desegregated military units.

Which of the following statements best describes the economic impact of World War I on South Carolina? (8-6.1)

A. South Carolina benefited from the construction of new military bases and an increased demand for cotton for the wartime effort.

B. South Carolina was mostly too poor to take advantage of the economic growth that World War I produced.

C. Many new industrial centers were created in South Carolina to satisfy the demand for war materials and goods.

D. The large population of German immigrants in South Carolina prevented the government from creating new military bases and industrial facilities in the state.

“I mean we struck it rich, Camp Jackson, Camp Sevier, and Camp Wadsworth, not to mention the enlargement of Parris Island. Then because of Charleston’s fine harbor they put in the Army Depot and then turned around and added the Navy Depot too. I mean things were jumpin’ around here in those days, anybody who wanted one could get a job” Jason Smethwick – 1919

Which of the following is the speaker most likely describing in the box above? (8-6.1)

A. employment opportunities in SC during WW IB. military installations housed in SC during WW IC. military installations housed in Charleston during WW ID. military installations housed in the SC Upcountry during WW I

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Which of the following was the response to the claims that South Carolina was a “cultural wasteland?”

(8-6.2)

A. Increasingly rigid Jim Crow lawsB. The Southern Literary RenaissanceC. The Santee Cooper ProjectD. The Great Migration

Tourism developed as an important part of South Carolina’s economy in the 1920s. Which of the following was not a factor in this development? (8-6.2)

A. the increase in the availability of automobilesB. a decline in agricultureC. the climate and preservation of the culture of the “Old South”D. the end of Prohibition

In 1900 the population of South Carolina was 1,340,316. By 1920 it had risen to 1,683,724. The rate of increase slowed in the 1920s as the effects of soil erosion drove many farmers from the state, particularly from the lower Piedmont region. Compounding the effects of erosion was an infestation of the boll weevil, an insect pest from Mexico that feeds on the seed pods of cotton plants. Boll weevils destroyed half of the state’s cotton crop in 1922. Poor black farmers left in large numbers, and in 1930, for the first time in 110 years, the census showed South Carolina’s white population to be larger than its black population.

Which of the following does the above passage describe? (8-6.2)

A. the post WW I decrease in SC’s population B. the pre WW I decrease in SC’s populationC. the post WW I decline in SC’s agricultureD. the pre WW I decline in SC’s agriculture

Which of the following best explains why early radio broadcasts impacted South Carolina’s urban areas more than rural areas? (8-6.2)

A. no farm families could afford a radioB. radios would not work in rural areasC. urban areas needed the radio moreD. few rural areas had electricity

Prohibition led to the development of which of the following? (8-6.2)

A. an increase of crime and corruption as bootleggers and moonshiners violated the lawB. a Southern Literary RenaissanceC. the dispensary systemD. an increased demand for equal rights for minorities

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The boll weevil infestation led to which of the following? (8-6.3)

A. a return to the cash crops of rice and tobaccoB. an increase in the number of textile mills in the stateC. a migration from rural to urban areasD. the development of a minimum wage requirement for sharecroppers and tenant

farmers

The textile mill owners tried to beat their competition and increase their profits by employing which of the following? (8-6.3)

A. developing synthetic fibers such as nylonB. increasing supplyC. the minimum wageD. the “speed up” and “stretch out” model

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Stock Market Crash of 1929 On South Carolina?

(8-6.3)

A. Mill owners who were heavily invested in the stock market could no longer pay the workers their wages following the crash.

B. The crash caught South Carolina banks completely off guard forcing them to make loans at very low interest rates.

C. The crash had little impact on a South Carolina economy that was already severely depressed.

D. The crash created an increased demand for cotton and other agricultural products.

Serving as a US Senator, Supreme Court Justice, Head of the Office of War Mobilization, Secretary of State, Governor of SC and close advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, ___________ is noted as one of the most influential politicians from South Carolina. (8-6.4)

A. Mary McLeod BethuneB. Strom ThurmondC. James F. ByrnesD. Pitchfork Ben Tillman

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s economic recovery efforts were known collectively as ______. (8-6.4)

A. The Birth of a NationB. The Zimmerman NoteC. The Fireside ChatsD. The New Deal

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The group of unofficial African American advisors that President FDR consulted was known as _____. (8-6.4)

A. The Negro LeagueB. Black PanthersC. Black CabinetD. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

In 1920 approximately half of the country's population lived on farms and unincorporated areas, which meant that they did not enjoy the benefits of radio, lighting, refrigeration, and modern sanitation, all of which operated on electricity. By 1935 the situation had only improved slightly, with 10 percent of the rural inhabitants of the United States having electrical service in their homes and on their farms.

Which of the following New Deal programs solved the issues in the passage above?

A. the Agricultural Recovery Act B. the Civilian Conservation CoreC. the Public Works AdministrationD. the Rural Electrification Act

“I mean that Mr. Roosevelt was the man. He got us a new library, school and hospital and the best part was that we all had a job” Bennie Burch Mullins, SC 1939.

Which of the following programs is the speaker most likely describing in the box above? (8-6.4)

A. the Civilian conservation CorpsB. the Federal emergency Relief AdministrationC. the Rural Electrification ActD. the Public Works Administration

With no direct state investment in the project, South Carolina was the recipient of one of the wonders of the 20th century and resulted in one of its most valuable and ongoing resources. More importantly, the incalculable benefits of affordable power became available to virtually all South Carolinians. Byrnes' prediction proved true. The $48.2 million project (55 percent federal loan, 45 percent federal grant) first generated electricity on Feb. 17, 1942. As transmission lines were built, power flowed to customers in Berkeley, Georgetown and Horry counties, and ultimately to electric cooperatives serving customers in all 46 counties.

Which of the following would be the best title for the passage above? (8-6.4)

A. benefits of the CCCB. benefits of the FERAC. benefits of the New DealD. benefits of the Santee Cooper Project

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It established Old Age and Survivors' Insurance that provided for compulsory savings for wage earners so that benefits may be paid to them on retirement at 65. To finance the scheme, both the employer and employee had to pay a 3% payroll tax. The provisions of the act also encouraged states to deal with social problems.

What land mark legislation does the passage outline? (8-6.4)

A. the Income Tax B. the Payroll Tax C. the Social Security Act D. the Workmen’s Compensation Act

Figure 1 –The effects of the Civilian Conservation Corps in SC

What do the black triangles on the above map most likely represent? (8-6.4)

A. apartment buildingsB. highway bridgesC. public librariesD. state parks

The group of pilots who conducted a retaliatory raid on Tokyo, Japan following the attack on Pearl Harbor Hawaii was known as __________. (8-6.5)

A. The Tuskegee AirmenB. Roosevelt’s RaidersC. The Red TailsD. The Doolittle Raiders

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One indication of the high poverty level in South Carolina prior to World War II was _________. (8-6.5)

A. the small number of South Carolinians who volunteered for military serviceB. the inability of South Carolinians to contribute material to the war effortC. the high percentage of South Carolinians not fit for military service due to poor health

and/or illiteracyD. the refusal of many South Carolinians to leave their farms in order to serve in the

military

War efforts on the home front in South Carolina involved all of the following except: (8-6.5)

A. the use of ration banksB. scrap metal and rubber drivesC. the purchasing of war bondsD. a rapid expansion of the interstate highway system

Many South Carolinians volunteered for service during World War II. However, many were turned down because they were not fit for military service. Which of the following best explains why so many men from South Carolina were rejected? (8-6.5)

A. SegregationB. EmigrationC. IlliteracyD. Patriotism

What event helped South Carolina climb out of the Great Depression? (8-6.5)

A. SegregationB. IntegrationC. World War ID. World War II

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Unit 9

Which of the following situations contributed to significant economic growth immediately following World War II? (8-7.1)

A. An increased reliance on foreign goods returning GI’s had grown familiar with while serving in Europe and Asia.

B. A drop in the birth rate as families put off bringing children into a war torn world.C. GI bill benefits that allowed returning soldiers to get an education and start new

businesses.D. A series of excellent growing seasons and the development of new pesticides and

fertilizers that increased the cotton yields for small farmers.

The Savannah River Nuclear Facility was built as a direct result of which of the following? (8-7.1)

A. The New DealB. The Baby BoomC. World War IID. The Cold War

Charleston have all played a vital role as training and staging areas in response to _______________. (8-7.1)

A. recent problems in the Middle EastB. growing debt held by ChinaC. increased space exploration effortsD. a decrease in the number of young people available for the selective service

One negative aspect the increase in tourism in South Carolina has produced is __________. (8-7.1)

A. the destruction of existing historical communities on the sea islandsB. competition for jobs between natives and newly arrived citizens from other statesC. an increase in the amount of sales taxD. a scarcity of health care for many older retirees who have moved to the South

The Briggs v. Elliott court case was eventually combined with four other cases to become a part of a major landmark case. What is the name of this landmark case? (8-7.2)

A. The NAACP v. the Montgomery Bus Company B. The Dred Scott caseC. Plessey v. FergusonD. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas

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The “double v” campaign was a result of which of the following situation? (8-7.2)

A. the publishing of Strom Thurmond’s “Southern Manifesto”B. the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decisionC. African American servicemen returning from serving abroad to face continuing

discrimination in their homeD. the enrollment of African Americans in state colleges including SC and Clemson

Universities

“All we wanted was a bus. If the white folks had just given us a bus, we might still be living under segregation. After our parents filed suit and the board didn’t respond, Thurgood Marshall came on board and the whole thing changed from separate but equal to ending segregation. I was just a little boy, but I knew what was going on”Willie Scott - Summerton, SC 1953.

Which of the following Supreme Court cases does the reading above refer to? (8-7.2)

A. Plessy vs. FergusonB. Marbury vs. MadisonC. Briggs vs. ElliottD. Scott vs. the Board of Education

In the days leading up to February 8, 1968, around 200 protesters had gathered on the campus of South Carolina State University to protest the segregation of All Star Bowling Lane (now called All-Star Triangle Bowl), on US 301, now SC 33). Students continued their days of protesting by starting a bonfire. As police attempted to put out the fire, an officer was injured by a thrown piece of banister, according to an article in Nieman Reports at Harvard University [1] The police believed they were receiving small weapons fire during the incident. Protesters insist that they did not fire at police officers, but did hurl various objects (and insults) at the police. Evidence that police were being fired on was inconclusive, and there is no evidence that protesters were armed or had fired on officers.The officers responded by firing into the crowd, killing three young men, Samuel Hammond, Delano Middleton, and Henry Smith, and wounding 27 others. Henry Smith and Samuel Hammond were SCSU students; Delano Middleton, a local high school student, was seventeen.

Which of the following events is described in the above passage? (8-7.2)

A. the Barnwell MassacreB. the Charleston MassacreC. the Orangeburg MassacreD. the Eutawville Massacre

Resistance efforts in response to court ordered integration of schools in South Carolina included all of the following except _______________. (8-7.2)

A. a statewide effort to improve separate African American schoolsB. enrolling white children in private “white flight” schoolsC. staging sit ins at lunch counters across the stateD. the establishment of White Citizens Councils to organize efforts to intimidate African

Americans

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http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/reports/03-3NRfall/8-11V57N3.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvard_University

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-Star_Triangle_Bowl

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racial_segregation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Carolina_State_University

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_8

The creation of the Dixiecrat Party with South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond as their candidate for president was a reaction to ______________. (8-7.3)

A. South Carolinians growing dissatisfaction with the National Democratic PartyB. South Carolinians growing dissatisfaction with the National Republican PartyC. an increase in the power of the Republican PartyD. an increase in the power of the Democratic Party

Which of the following did not add to an increase in African American voting numbers? (8-7.3)

A. Elmore v. RiceB. Plessey v. FergusonC. Voting Rights Act of 1965D. Anti-Poll Tax Amendment

South Carolinians led the nation in addressing educational issues in the 1980s through the passing of______.

(8-7.3)

A. The Civil Rights Act of 1965B. The Equalization MovementC. The Education Improvement ActD. The Technical College Act

Why did South Carolina shift from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party? (8-7.3)

A. Because of the changing position of the Democratic Party on the issue of race and other areas of interests to the conservative southerners

B. The state began to immortalize the teachings and beliefs of Abraham Lincoln, who was a Republican

C. Following their lack of assistance to veterans of the Cold War, white southerners began to boycott the Democratic Party

D. It didn’t. Following the state’s success in blocking the Civil Rights Act, the Democratic Party increased in power and size.

The State Development Board was created primarily to ______________. (8-7.4)

A. develop the state highway systemB. develop new energy efficient sources of powerC. recruit new students to schools, colleges, and universities in the stateD. recruit businesses to South Carolina

The shift in industry from northern states to southern states can best be described as a shift __________. (8-7.4)

A. from the Rust Belt to the Sun BeltB. from nonunion to union statesC. from a global to a national economyD. from a national to a global economy

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South Carolina has proved attractive to many industries as a ________________. (8-7.4)

A. Right to Work StateB. state with a low crime and an abundance of natural resourcesC. low sales tax stateD. highly mechanized work force

Military facilities in South Carolina including Fort Jackson, Parris Island, Shaw Air Force Base and the port of Charleston have all played a vital role as training and staging areas in response to ______________. (8-7.4)

A. Recent problems in the Middle EastB. Growing debt held by ChinaC. Increased space exploration effortsD. A decrease in the number of young people available for the selective service

One negative aspect the increase in tourism in South Carolina has produced is ____________. (8-7.4)

A. the destruction of beaches and wildlifeB. competition for jobs between natives and newly arrived citizens from other statesC. an increase in the amount of sales taxD. a scarcity of health care for many older retirees who have moved to the south

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