Compromise of 1808
What was the main issue addressed by the Compromise of 1808?
Representation in South Carolina’s General Assembly.
Who were the War Hawks, and how were they connected to South Carolina?
The War Hawks were a group of young politicians advocating for war with Britain.
What was one major difference between Hamilton’s and Jefferson’s visions for the U.S.?
Hamilton supported a strong central government, while Jefferson advocated for states’ rights.
What were the first two political parties in the U.S.?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.
What was the primary economic activity in the Low Country?
Plantation agriculture (rice, indigo, cotton).
How did the Compromise of 1808 affect political representation in SC?
It allocated representation based on population and wealth, giving the Back Country more influence.
Name one major South Carolinian who played a role in the War of 1812.
Langdon Cheves
Which group in South Carolina was more likely to support Jeffersonian ideals?
Small farmers in the Back Country.
What was a core belief of the Democratic-Republicans?
Limited federal government and a focus on agriculture.
True or False: The Back Country was largely dominated by wealthy plantation owners.
False. It was dominated by small farmers.
True or False: The Compromise of 1808 resolved tensions over slavery.
False. The compromise focused on representation, not slavery.
What was South Carolina’s strategic importance during the War of 1812?
Its ports and trade routes were significant for the U.S. economy.
True or False: Hamilton supported a strong central government.
True.
Name one issue that caused conflict between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans.
Federal power vs. states’ rights.
How did geography influence the lifestyles of Low Country and Back Country residents?
The Low Country’s flat, fertile land supported plantations, while the Back Country’s hilly terrain favored small farming.
Describe how the Back Country benefited from the Compromise of 1808.
The Back Country gained more representation in the General Assembly, reducing Low Country dominance.
What was the outcome of the War of 1812, and how did it impact South Carolina?
The war ended in a stalemate (Treaty of Ghent), but it boosted national pride and South Carolina’s economy.
What role did South Carolina’s economy play in shaping political support for Jefferson or Hamilton?
The plantation economy aligned with Jefferson’s agrarian ideals, especially in the Back Country.
True or False: The two-party system began during the drafting of the Constitution.
False. It began in the 1790s during Washington’s presidency.
Name one political or economic tension between the Low Country and Back Country.
Disputes over political representation and economic dominance by the Low Country.
What was the impact of the Compromise of 1808 on SC’s Low Country vs. Back Country relationship?
It reduced some tensions by providing more political power to the Back Country.
Describe the economic and political effects of the war on South Carolina’s development.
It reinforced agricultural exports and increased support for federal defense.
How did the debate between Hamilton and Jefferson influence the formation of political parties?
Their opposing views led to the creation of the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties.
How did regional differences in South Carolina contribute to the growth of the two-party system?
The Back Country’s agrarian focus aligned with the Democratic-Republicans, while the Low Country leaned Federalist.
How did the Compromise of 1808 attempt to resolve tensions between the Low Country and Back Country?
It gave the Back Country more representation in the General Assembly.