Demand is the amount of a good/product that a buyer wants to buy.
200
What kinds of things do people in Charleston do for fun?
play in the water, go boating/fishing, enjoying the beaches, visiting museums/historical sites, going to the Charleston Aquarium
200
How did the slaves communicate without talking?
They sang songs like "Wade in the Water."
200
Why did so many South Carolinians own slaves?
The demand for cotton was so high, the slaves were needed to keep up with the work load.
200
The most common type of rabbit in SC
eastern cottontail rabbit
300
What does it mean to be determined?
Determined means to decide to do something and not change one's mind.
300
What are 2 major businesses in Charleston?
1. Shipping
2. Tourism
300
Describe where slaves lived.
They lived in small one- or two-room houses. These houses were often shared by more than one family. The houses had dirt floors and furniture made by the slaves themselves.
300
What made John Andrew Jackson decide to escape slavery?
He was treated very badly by his owner and the owner's wife.
300
What do eastern cottontail rabbits eat? (Be specific.)
grasses, fruits, corn and leaves
400
What is an overseer?
An overseer is the man who watches slaves work.
400
This college is the oldest in the entire state
The College of Charleston
400
What is Gullah?
Gullah is a combination of the African languages and English created to help slaves communicate with each other.
400
Describe John Andrew Jackson's escape from slavery.
He escaped the plantation and rode a pony to Charleston. He secretly boarded a ship to Boston.
400
Why did slaves often hunt rabbit?
They did not get enough food from their owner.
500
What are rations?
Rations are a fixed amount of food.
500
What are the 3 parts of a city?
1. business- how the city makes money
2. recreation- what people do for fun
3. education- where people go to learn
500
Describe a slave's trip from Africa to SC.
Africans were captured and loaded onto large boats that were tightly packed with people. They travelled for 6 weeks. Then, they were sold as a slave.
500
Who wrote the book, "The Experience of a Slave in South Carolina"?
John Andrew Jackson
500
List some predators of the eastern cottontail rabbit.