Native Americans
Which three crops were commonly planted together by Native American groups in South Carolina?
Corn, Beans and Squash
Name one European nation that explored or attempted to settle South Carolina.
England, France or Spain are all correct
Which Native American group was most closely associated with the Upstate of South Carolina?
Cherokee
Why did some of the earliest European settlements in South Carolina fail
Possible answers include lack of supplies, disease, conflict, poor planning, difficulty surviving, or resistance from Native Americans.
Why was maize important to many Native American communities in South Carolina?
It was a staple food and an important part of Native American agriculture and diet.
What happened to many Native American communities when European diseases spread after contact?
Native American populations decreased because they had little immunity to European diseases.
Europeans introduced metal tools, firearms, and other manufactured goods. What is one way these items changed Native American life?
Give two ways European settlement caused major changes for Native Americans.
Native Americans continued some cultural traditions even after European settlement. What historical idea does this demonstrate?
Continuity. Some traditions, cultural practices, knowledge, or beliefs continued despite European contact.
European settlement brought new goods and opportunities for trade, but also disease, conflict, and land loss. Was European contact mostly a change or a continuation for Native American life? Explain why.
Mostly change. Strong answers should mention things such as disease, displacement, violence, enslavement, land loss, or changes in traditional life.