Standardized Test Four Review

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Which factor best explains why some colonists supported the Loyalists during the American Revolution?

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Economic ties to Britain

Answer explanation

South Carolina experienced a division in beliefs amongst its colonial population. Loyalists generally wanted to preserve their economic relationship with Britain and continue to remain loyal to the King. Patriots viewed British enforcement of mercantilist policies as limiting free trade and questioned the role of the King in making colonial decisions. 

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Which statement best illustrates a viewpoint commonly held by Patriots during the American Revolution?

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Patriots believed in the right to self-governance and opposed British taxation without representation.

Answer explanation

Patriots and Loyalists held contrasting viewpoints that shaped their allegiances and actions. Patriots believed strongly in the right to self-governance and opposed British policies that imposed taxes and laws on the colonies without representation in the British Parliament. Patriots viewed fair representation and local control over taxation and governance as essential to protecting their liberties and promoting democratic ideals.

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How did the French and Indian War (1754-1763) contribute to tensions between colonists and the British government?

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The Treaty of Paris eventually led to the Proclamation of 1763.

Answer explanation

The French and Indian War ended with the Treaty of Paris, which gave Britain control over vast territory in North America. This created a challenge for Britain in managing and protecting these new lands. As a result, The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the British government to stabilize relations with Native Americans and to manage the expansion of colonial settlements, forbidding colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains, reserving that for Native Americans. Tensions between the colonists and the British government increased by restricting colonial expansion, fueling discontent, and increasing enforcement costs.

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Effect: Widespread boycotts of British goods in the colonies (1767)

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Cause: Townshend Acts

Answer explanation

The Townshend Acts had profound economic, political, and social effects on the American colonies. They were a series of measures that imposed duties on imported goods to the colonies, including glass, lead, paint, paper, and tea. They also increased the financial burden on colonists, heightened tensions with Britain, and led to greater unity and organization among the colonies. In response, colonists acted hostile, boycotted goods, and refused to pay taxes; The Townshend Acts played a significant role in the chain of events that eventually culminated in the American Revolution.

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Effects of the Patriot Victory at Lexington and Concord (1775): ?

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The victory showed that colonial militias were capable of defeating British forces.

Answer explanation

The Patriot victory at Lexington and Concord (1775)  demonstrated that the colonists were willing to resist British authority with force. In response to the Patriot victory at Lexington and Concord, the British government decided to strengthen its military presence in the colonies to suppress the growing rebellion. The successful resistance of the colonial militias at the Battles of Lexington and Concord demonstrated to the international community that the American colonies had the resolve, unification, and capability to challenge British military power.

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Christopher Gadsden----- Sons of Liberty
John Rutledge----Stamp Act Congress
Which title best completes the contextualization chart?

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Significant contributors in South Carolina’s movement toward American independence.

Answer explanation

Christopher Gadsden was a passionate leader from South Carolina who strongly believed that the colonies should be free from British rule. He was one of the key leaders of a group called the Sons of Liberty, which was a secret society formed to protect the rights of the colonists and to fight against the unfair taxes and laws imposed by the British government. 

John Rutledge was another important figure from South Carolina. He played a key role in the Stamp Act Congress, which was a meeting of representatives from different colonies. The Stamp Act Congress met in 1765 to discuss the Stamp Act, a law passed by the British Parliament that required colonists to pay a tax on almost all printed materials, such as newspapers, legal documents, and playing cards. John Rutledge’s participation in the Stamp Act Congress showed his commitment to standing up against British policies. 

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Native Americans allied with Britain in hopes of getting back land Women provided support as nurses and spies, and by managing farms and businesses African Americans fought in the Continental Army and the British Army seeking freedom What is the best heading for the table?

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Group Roles During the American Revolution

Answer explanation

The information in the table describes the various ways different groups contributed to and aligned themselves during the American Revolution. 

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How did the actions of partisan leaders Francis Marion, Thomas Sumter, and Andrew Pickens turn the tide of the American Revolution?

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By conducting guerrilla warfare that disrupted British supply lines and weakened control in the Southern colonies.

Answer explanation

Partisan leaders like Francis Marion, Thomas Sumter, and Andrew Pickens used guerrilla warfare tactics to disrupt British operations, supply lines, and communication. Their knowledge of the local terrain allowed them to launch surprise attacks and evade capture, significantly weakening British control in the Southern colonies and turning the tide in favor of the American forces.

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How did the Great Wagon Road facilitate change in the settlement of South Carolina’s backcountry?

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It provided a route for diverse groups to settle inland areas.

Answer explanation

The Great Wagon Road played a significant role in the settlement and development of South Carolina's backcountry by facilitating the migration and settlement of diverse groups, leading to economic growth, cultural exchange, and increased interaction with indigenous populations. It transformed the backcountry from a sparsely populated frontier into a thriving and dynamic region integral to the colony’s growth and development.

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What role did the Proclamation of 1763 play in heightening tensions between the Cherokee and the colonists?

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It restricted colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains, leading to clashes over territory.

Answer explanation

The Proclamation of 1763 was issued by the British government and prohibited colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. This restriction angered many American colonists who had hoped to expand westward into new lands. Colonists disregarded these boundaries and continued to settle in these areas, leading to disputes over territory claimed by both Native American tribes, such as the Cherokee, and the British government. As settlers moved into Cherokee territory, conflicts over land use, hunting rights, and resource access intensified. The Proclamation of 1763 did not lead to lasting peace but instead fueled resentment among colonists who felt opportunities for land and economic advancement were limited.