Colonial Government

Which section of South Carolina had the most white population and few slaves?

• Lowcountry

• Upcountry/Backcountry

Which section of South Carolina had all of the courts, most of the government, and also had most of the money?

• Lowcountry

• Uncountry/Backcountry

What was the economic benefit of South Carolina becoming a royal colony? (Choose three that apply.)

• The English government increased subsidies for naval stores.

• Colonists were allowed to have a say in Parliament.

• Merchants were allowed to sell rice directly to foreign countries.

• Merchants were allowed to sell all crops to the open market, especially to France.

How were Backcountry settlers viewed by the Lowcountry?

• The Lowcountry viewed the Backcountry as equals.

• The Lowcountry viewed the Backcountry as uncivilized traders and woodsmen.

• The Lowcountry viewed the Backcountry as leaders of the colony.

• The Lowcountry viewed the Backcountry as representatives of the king.

South Carolina started as a _____________ colony, but eventually changed to a ____________ colony.

• proprietary; self-governing

• proprietary; royal

• royal; proprietary

• self-governing; royal

Which social group had greater representation in the legislative assembly in the Carolina colony?

• the elite

• the common people

• the ministers

• the subsistence farmers

Which of the following was a result of the Regulator Movement?

• the end of the headright system

• the creation of the Commons House of Assembly

• the secession of the Up Country

• the establishment of a circuit court system

What was the primary reason the Carolina colonist became unhappy with the Lord Proprietors?

• They were paying rent but getting little protection from the proprietors.

• The proprietors were too involved in the affairs of the colonists.

• The proprietors were too eager to see slavery prosper.

• The proprietors were against the establishment of religious freedom.

Use the quote to answer the question. "If we want to keep order, we have to take the law into our own hands..." In colonial South Carolina, the quote represents the views of which of the following individuals?

• an indentured servant

• a colonial governor

• a Lord Proprietor

• a Regulator

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Backcountry (Upcountry)?

• large plantations

• subsistence farms

• rice farms

• indigo farms