Colonial SC
American Revolution
U.S. Constitution & Government
Civil War & Reconstruction
Miscellaneous
100
Who were the men in the backcountry who took matters into their own hands to enforce the law?
a) Pirates
b) Regulators
c) Drivers
b) Regulators
100
Which event was a direct result of colonists protesting the Tea Act by dumping tea into Boston Harbor?
Boston Tea Party
100
What caused the Articles of Confederation to be weak?
Fear of a monarchy or central government with too much power over states
100
The Ku Klux Klan was established for what purpose?
To strike fear and intimidation into African Americans further limiting their rights.
100
How did the outcome of the French and Indian War affect the American colonies?
a) The colonies gained independence from Britain
b) British taxes to pay for the war led to colonial resentment
c) The war opened new trade routes for the colonies
d) The colonies became part of French territory
b) British taxes to pay for the war led to colonial resentment
200
Which island inspired English plantation colonies like South Carolina?
Barbados
200
Which document formally declared that the American colonies were no longer under British control?
The Declaration of Independence
200
What are the first ten amendments of the constitution called?
Bill of rights
200
The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in which states
States rebelling against the Union (Confederate states)
200
Why did South Carolina move its capital from Charleston to Columbia?
a) Charleston had become too crowded
b) Columbia was easier to defend as a location during the Civil War
c) The British had burned down Charleston leaving no places to live
d) Columbia was centrally located, making it more accessible to both the low country and upstate regions
d) Columbia was centrally located, making it more accessible to both the low country and upstate regions
300
What would the lifestyle of people living in the Lowcountry of South Carolina during colonial times be like.
a) Wealthy plantation owners
b) Educated farmers with lots of land
c) Poor farmers struggling to survive
a) Wealthy plantation owners
300
Which battle during the Southern Campaign of the Revolution motivated more Americans to join the Continental Army, despite the defeat?
a) Battle of Saratoga
b) Battle of Cowpens
c) Battle of Camden
c) Battle of Camden
300
What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?
To limit the power of one branch over others
300
How did the Dred Scott v. Sandford decision affect African Americans in the U.S.?
a) It granted them citizenship
b) It ruled they had no rights under the Constitution
c) It legalized slavery in all states
b) It ruled they had no rights under the Constitution
300
What is the name of the group of men that played a key role in spreading revolutionary ideas throughout the American colonies by intimidating and humiliating tax collectors?
The Sons of Liberty
400
What was the name of the first permanent settlement in the Carolina Colony?
Charlestown
400
What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in 1777?
It was a turning point in the American Revolution, as it convinced France to support the American cause.
400
What determines the number of representatives in the Senate versus the House of Representatives?
The Senate gives each state two representatives, while the House of Representatives allocates representatives based on state population.
400
Name two of the key provisions of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
Slavery banned in the Louisiana Territory north of the 36°30’ parallel
Slavery allowed in the Louisiana Territory south of the 36°30’ parallel
Missouri joined the Union as a slave state
Maine joined the Union as a free state
400
What was the primary purpose of the Continental Congress in 1774?
a) To form an army for the colonies
b) To negotiate peace with the British
c) To come up with a response to British actions
d) To draft a declaration of independence
c) To coordinate a unified response to British actions
500
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To establish a majority rules form of government in the colony
500
What was the slogan that summarized colonial response to British attempts to tax without their consent?
"No taxation without representation"
500
Name the branches of government and their roles.
500
How did the Reconstruction amendments affect the lives of African Americans? (name all three and what they did)
They sought to end slavery (13th), grant citizenship and equal protection and due process under the law (14th), and protect voting rights (15th) for African Americans.
500
How did Alexander Hamilton and the Federalists felt about creating a National Bank?
They felt the national bank would make regulating trade, taxation and currency easier to manage and supported it.