Unit 2.4 A New State and Nation

Which of the following are characteristics of the South Carolina Lowcountry? (Choose 2)

• first white settlers were traders and woodsmen

• viewed as uncivilized

• made up of the wealthy elite

• controlled the government in South Carolina

What was the purpose of moving the state capital of South Carolina from Charleston to Columbia? (Choose 2)

• it was more centrally located

• more cotton was being grown in the Upcountry

• many patriots moved from the Lowcountry after the American Revolution

• to ease political tension between the two groups

Which of the following characteristics describes the Upcountry? (choose 2)

• large plantations

• subsistence farmers

• elite

• uncivilized

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

• an order by the king that stated colonist had to pay taxes

• an agreement between the Upcountry and Lowcountry

• a procedure put in place to admit new states to the Union

• a law that stated colonist could not move past the Appalachian Mountains.

What was the impact of the Backcountry rebellion in Massachusetts's known as Shays' Rebellion?

• States called for a committee trying to convince states to pay their debt.

• Committee was formed to negotiate the Treaty of Paris.

• States called for a meeting in Philadelphia to strengthen the national government.

• Compromises over western lands were reached.

Which South Carolinian was a harsh critic of the weak federal government?

• Charles Laurens

• Charles Rutledge

• Charles Middleton

• Charles Pinckney

Which of the following explains why the Articles of Confederation were weak?

• Each state had one vote and could not agree on important issues.

• Each state had two votes in the Congress, but only certain states could use both at the same time

• The Congress heavily restricted trade with Europe.

• The Congress taxed the states too heavily after the war.

Why were the farmers in Shay's rebellion uprising?

• Increased taxes placed on the individuals by the state

• Anger towards the adoption of the U.S.Constitution

• The loss of subsidies being paid by the British crown

• They were Patriots revolting against a Loyalist government