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Social Classes
Slavery
Events of the War
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Name three reasons SC seceded. 
election of Lincoln

state's rights

slavery 

100

Unskilled

Uneducated

Squatted on a piece of land

Not many job opportunities

Which class of people in antebellum South Carolina does this list BEST describe?

Lower Class
100

What was the importance of slavery during the antebellum period in South Carolina?

Slavery improved South Carolina' economy

100

Why did South Carolina secede from the Union after Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States?

South Carolinians believed Abraham Lincoln would abolish slavery.

200
What state was the first to secede?
SC
200
How were the Elite affected by the war? 
Lost property & money

Still had social influence

200

How did the cotton gin impact slavery?

More slaves were needed.

200
What event is known as the start of the Civil War?
Battle of Fort Sumter
300
Why did the plantation system fail?
It collapsed due to the loss of slave labor.
300
What jobs did the Middle Class have? 
tradesmen, merchants, labor jobs
300

Who did South Carolinians think should make the decision about whether or not a state should allow slavery?

The state government


300
What aspect of the Confederacy did Sherman's March impact?
economy
400
What was the outcome of public education for all?
Segregated schools that were NOT EQUAL were created.
400
Why were the Elite not happy about the 13, 14, 15th amendment? 
They thought giving former slaves freedom, citizenship, and the right to vote was too much.
400

How would the abolishment of slavery impact South Carolina

The economy would be greatly weakened.

400
What was the importance of the HL Hunley?
It was the first submarine used in war to sink a ship.
500
What did settlers bring from Barbados?
slavery
500
What is the difference between the lower class & independent farmers? 
Independent farmers owned land.
500
Why were slaves sold?
their master died. 

master needs money

they were disobedient

500
What did women do during the war?
Stayed home to run house & businesses.