1
True or False Loyalists supported the British government
declaration of independence
1776
Where did South Carolina move their capital to?
Columbia
Samuel Adams and John Hancock were warned that the British were coming to take the Massachusetts Militia by....
Paul Revere
Under the Articles of Confederation who had the most power?
The states
Shay’s Rebellion was led by who?
Farmers
The constitutional convention was for the government to have a stronger __________governemnt
Central
In the Lowcountry of South Carolina there were more Patriots than loyalists? True or False
True
The Legislative branch does what?
Makes Laws
What was the stamp act?
Stamp be purchased for all printed material
The British increased colony taxes to pay what?
The French and Indian War
Southern states wanted to include slaves in their population which created what compromise?
3/5 compromise
What was the name of the first constitution?
Articles of Confederation
How many total senators are in congress?
100
These two SC battles turned the tide of the war for the Patriots?
Kings Mountain and Cowpens
Explain the New Jersey plan
States with Smaller populations favored
How many delegates were represented from SC at the constitutional convention?
5
The first battle between patriots and loyalist in SC was in what town?
Ninety Six
Who were the Tories?
British Loyalists
Explain the "great compromise"
Blended the two
Bicameral government
Senate
House of Representatives
Who makes up congress
The senate and House of representatives
The rebelling group in the colonies was called
Sons of Liberty
How many were killed in the Boston Massacre
5
In SC Charles Town became Charleston in what year?
1783
Explain the Virginia Plan
States with larger populations favored