New Nation and State Quiz

Which of the following best summarizes South Carolina’s economy in the years following the Revolutionary War?

• The state’s economy began to shift from the plantation system towards manufacturing.

• The state struggled economically until the cotton gin made cotton a successful cash crop.

• The production of rice and indigo increased after they became major crops in the Upcountry.

• The economy grew quickly because British trade restrictions were no longer in effect.

Who is the writer of the "Star Spangled Banner"?

• Francis Scott Key

• William Henry Harrison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Oliver H. Perry

What effect did the cotton gin have on South Carolina in the years after the American Revolution?

• It increased political tensions between the Lowcountry and Upcountry.

• It decreased the demand for slave labor.

• Wealth, slavery, and political power increased in the Upcountry.

• Textile mills became a major industry in the state.

Why was the capital of South Carolina relocated from Charleston to Columbia in 1786?

• Columbia was closer to wealthy Lowcountry plantations.

• Charleston was too heavily damaged in the war.

• Columbia was accessible to both the Upcountry and Lowcountry.

• Charleston was occupied by the British Army.

What document established the first plan for a national government of the United States and was seen as weak?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

Who was the War of 1812 fought between?

• United States, Britain, and Native Americans

• United States, Canada, and France

• United States, France, and Britian

• United States, France, and Africa

What would a Federalist most likely support?

• Strong national government and a national bank

• Strong national government and state banks

• Strong state government and national banks

• Strong state government and strong national government

Which best explains why backcountry Anti-Federalists were opposed to ratifying the U.S. Constitution?

• They thought it gave individual states too much political freedom.

• They feared it would give the federal government too much power.

• They were angry that it did not give voting rights to African Americans.

• They felt it was too soon to establish an independent government.

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• It was added to give more rights to women and African Americans

• Federalists wanted it added to give the government more power.

• It was added to strengthen the Articles of Confederation government.

• Anti-Federalists wanted it added to guarantee individual rights.

The Executive Branch of the United States government includes:

• The Vice President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Supreme Court