Colonial Carolina

When it was originally settled, South Carolina was known as a "Proprietary Colony." What did this mean?

• South Carolina was the top priority of England, while the colonies in Virginia and Massachusetts became less significant
• South Carolina settlers received a certain amount of property upon arriving to the new area.
• . South Carolina was not ruled directly by the King of England, but was instead ruled by a group of Lords Proprietors.
• South Carolina only allowed citizens from a "proper" family to join the new settlements, helping it to become more civilized than earlier colonies

In the late 1600s, men who wished to move to the New World and establish a settlement<br />in Carolina often approached the King to ask for a Royal Charter. Which of the<br />following best explains the definition for a Royal Charter?

• a Royal Charter was a chart showing the men who had been given permission to leave England (it was illegal to travel to the New World before your name had been added to the Royal Charter).
• A Royal Charter was the name of a group of naval ships that escorted settlers to and from the New World (at the time, it was too dangerous to travel across the Atlantic without the aid of the Royal Charter).
• A Royal Charter was a document that the King used to grant certain property or rights to an individual (such as a large plot of land and the right to establish a government in an area)
• a Royal Charter was an official map that had been drawn for the King (it was necessary for<br />any person wishing to travel to the New World to obtain a Royal Charter to guide him on<br />his travels).

. European nations established colonies in the New World because they were relying on an economic system known as mercantilism. Which of the following "rules of thumb" provides the best summary of the theory of mercantilism?

• it's best to import raw materials and export finished products
• the bigger the population, the stronger the economy
• . human labor is cheaper than raw materials
• don't ever trade with nation's that are economic competitors

. In the 1740s, Eliza Lucas Pinckney changed the economy of South Carolina when she learned to cultivate indigo. Which of the following is the characteristic of indigo that made it such a valuable cash crop

• It can be used as a natural medication that reduces pain and prevents infection.
• It can be used to waterproof roofs and wooden ships.
• It can be used as a spice to flavor bland foods.
• . It can be used as a dye for fabric.

During the early 1700s, the use of African slaves became a critical part of South Carolina's economy. Why was this the case?

• Growing rice and indigo (and later cotton) on huge plantations required lots of labor. African slaves were brought in to supply a large enough labor force.
• Most of the settlers in South Carolina were from Elite families in England. They usually brought their slaves with them when they came to the New World
• . During that time, violent wars were raging in West Africa. To avoid the violence,<br />Africans migrated to the New World to work on the plantations (they believed that life as<br />a slave was better than dying in a cruel war).
• . South Carolina was the only American colony where slavery was legal. Therefore, all<br />slave owners moved to South Carolina.

Who was the most important of the Lord Proprietors who also worked on creating a Fundamental Constitution for the colonies and establishing the colony?

• Eliza Pinkney
• Lord Ashley Cooper
• Sir Walter Raleigh
• Lord Christopher Columbus

Because it grew so well in South Carolina, and it was the colony’s first cash crop, the name Carolina Gold became associated with which of the following crops?

• cotton
• indgo
• rice
• hemp

During the Stono Rebellion of 1739, only a few white citizens near Charleston were<br />killed. But it still was cause for great concern for plantation owners. Which one of the<br />following was a rule the government of Carolina developed to ensure that the slaves<br />would not rise up again (Slave Code)?

• Slaves had to change their religion.
• Slaves had to do community service for the Stono Rebellion.
• Slaves could not meet in groups without white people present.
• Slaves had to eat at certain times

Despite being brought to America to work as slaves, the African community refused to<br />give up its heritage. A new culture developed in coastal SC and Georgia, known as<br />Gullah. Which of the following is the best definition for Gullah?

• A type of music created by Africans by using several different types of drums.
• A mystical magic practiced by many African slaves in the South--similar to voodoo.
• A culture developed among African slaves that is a combination of English and African<br />traditions and language.
• A type of dancing that was common in African celebrations, and continued in America.

. As more settlers flocked to the Back Country during the 1760s, concerned citizens launched the Regulator Movement. What was the purpose of this movement?

• To create a way for new settlers to quickly and easily communicate and do business with colonists in the Lowcountry.
• To form an organized military to defend against the Native Americans
• To monitor the heavy immigration in the area and make sure that new settlers did not have smallpox or other dangerous diseases.
• To put an end to crime and disorder in the area