What were colonist trying to express with the phrase "No taxation, without representation?"

Colonists thought that it was unfair that they had no voice or say in Parliament (British law making body).

Colonists thought that the king should replace the General Assembly.

Colonists believed that every man should think for himself.

Colonists did not agree with the taxes, but were going to accept them.

What did the Son's of Liberty in Charleston do as a reaction to the British taxes on tea?

Dumped tea in the Cooper River and hid it in the Old Exchange Building.

Imported tea from North Carolina.

Convinced Parlieament to lower the tax.

Agreed to pay the tax without complaint.

Why did some enslaved Africans agree to fight for the British during the American Revolution?

They fought because they thought they would get their freedom.

They fought because they hated the Patriots.

They fought because they wanted to go back to Africa.

They did not agree to fight during the American Revolution.

A system of checks and balances was built into the Constitution to prevent __________.

any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

individual states from deciding to leave the Union

states from passing laws that duplicate federal laws

the federal government from spending more money than it collects in taxes

What are the first ten Amendments to the Constitution called and why are they important?

Bill of Rights; They protect and ensure basic civil rights and freedoms for American citizens.

Writ of Habeas Corpus; It keeps people from being unlawfully imprisoned.

Miranda Rights; They protect a persons 5th amendment right not to incriminate themselves.

Common Sense; It explains why the America needs to be her own country and break away from Great Britain.

How did the cotton gin impact the institution of slavery across the South?

The cotton gin increased the demand for slave labor to increase cotton production as the demand for cotton grew.

The cotton gin increased the need for more cotton around the world because they used cotton to build sails for ships.

The cotton gin decreased the need for more cotton because it made it easier to grow in other parts of the world.

The cotton gin decreased the demand for slave labor because it automatically removed the seeds so more people were not needed to do that.

What was the result of the Denmark Vesey Plot?

Fear of future slave revolts led to harsher restrictions and laws on enslaved Africans.

There was a push for laws to ensure that slaves would have better treatment.

Southerners worked with northern states to develop a compromise to end abolitionists activities in the south.

The rebellions convinced plantation owners to free a small portion of their slaves as a compromise & to decrease the likelihood of another revolt

What was a major issue concerning the growth of the United States in the west?

Southerners brought the institution of slavery and enslaved Africans to the west, and this increased tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery groups.

As people moved west, wars with Native Americans increased and led to further disagreements in the South.

People were introduced to new deadly diseases as they moved west, and medical help was not available.

There were disputes with Chinese settlers who were already living in the west.

What happened in Kansas and what nickname did the state earn?

It was nicknamed "Bleeding Kansas" because when they used popular sovereignty & Kansas became a slave state, the abolitionists refused to accept the new slave gov′t and violence broke out between them.

It was nicknamed the "Golden Crown of America" because gold was discovered and so many people rushed to try to strike it rich, it quickly became the most populated and powerful state.

Kansas was nicknamed "Revolution K" because Dred Scott was murdered by his slave owner who was a very cruel man. People were so angry about his death, they started a massive slave revolt.

They were nicknamed the "Jay Walkers" because Kansas was the first state to secede from the Union because they felt like their rights were being taken from them.

What was the result of the Dred Scott case?

The case made it to the Supreme Court and they shocked everyone when they stated that Dred Scot was not a citizen, but a piece of property.

The court system stated that he was a free man and he lived a long and happy life with his family.

The case was thrown out of court because Dred Scott was hung before his case even made it to trial.

Dred Scott's case was going poorly until the courthouse caught on fire. While trying to help save the people in the courtroom, Scott was overcome by smoke inhalation and died.

Why did SC secede from the Union after the election of President Lincoln in 1860?

The south did not trust Lincoln and were concerned that he might outlaw slavery

President Lincoln had promised the north he would increase taxes on imported goods by 60 %

South Carolina wanted to negotiate it′s own terms with European nations & Lincoln told them they couldn′t

President Lincoln instituted a blockade of South Carolina′s coast to prevent them from smuggling goods from France

Ft. Sumter is MOST significant for being

where the first shots of the Civil War were fired

the location of the end of the Civil War.

destroyed by the Union when taking Port Royal.

the target of General Sherman's March to the Sea.

Which of these caused the Civil War to shift to a moral cause to end slavery?

Union blockade of the Atlantic coast

the Union siege of the Confederate Capital

Confederate loss of control of the Mississippi River

When the Radical Republicans took over Reconstruction, how did they make sure African Americans rights were protected?

They sent in the military and divided the South into 5 military districts.

They exiled all of the former confederate soldiers.

They allowed all of the freedmen to make up their own constitutions.

Where were most of the industries in SC located?

Upstate because they used the fast rivers for water power.

Low Country because there was more land.

In the middle of the state so everyone could get to them.

On the border between SC and NC because it was for better trade.

What did the 19th Amendment do?

gave African Americans the right to vote

As World War 1 started, the world started building up their militaries. What did SC build when WWI started?

military training camps all over the state

warehouse to hold tanks and other ammunition

bunkers for people to hide in from air strikes

food stations to feed the people in the US

What effect did the boll weevil have on the economy of South Carolina after WWI?

The boll weevil destroyed the cotton crop and caused the cotton industry to go down

The boll weevil did not have an affect on the SC economy.

The boll weevil made the rice crops better and caused the economy to boom.

The boll weevil transplanted cotton seeds in Mexico and increased the Mexican economy.

During the Roaring 20s, how did Radio Stations benefit South Carolina?

They improved communications across the state.

They led to the end of segregation in the state.

They increased the number of soldiers in the state

They kept young men from leaving the state.

How did the SC Case Briggs vs. Elliott and the national case Brown vs. Board of Education bring about national changes in education during the Civil Rights Movement?

They outlawed segregation in public schools and public schools were forced to integrate.

They made public school mandatory for everyone.

They made schools all male and women were not allowed to get an education.

They ruled that only white schools could get funding from the government.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

What was a main reason large plantations developed in the South during the colonial period?

British laws promoted the growth of slavery in the South.

Cotton could only be grown in wetlands.

Southern mountains led to the developement of isolated self-sufficient farms.

The climate in the South provided longer growing seasons and fertile soil.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Which group suffered from the "European" diseases as a result of the exploration of the Americas?

Spanish

Asians

Native Americans

Africans

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

What language and culture was created by the African slaves brought over to work on the plantations in SC?

Portuguese

Gullah

German

Spanish

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

What led to all of the Native American wars and attacks on Europeans?

Europeans respecting and marrying their women.

Europeans taking their land.

Europeans teaching them how to read and write.

Europeans learning how to farm from them.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

The Stono Rebellion, led by Jemmy, could best be described as which of these?

a tax revolt

a slave revolt

a protest against taxes

a rebellion against Congress

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Some of the first slaves and the idea for the plantation system used in South Carolina were brought by sugar planters from which country?

Barbados

Brazil

Haiti

France

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 5 pts

Why did Parliament choose to raise taxes on the American colonies beginning in 1763?

To build a new home for the Royal Governor

To buy a surplus of rice and indigo

To help pay for the French and Indian War Debt

To increase subsidies to Indigo plantation owners

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SC History Final Exam Review 2022

What was a main reason large plantations developed in the South during the colonial period?

Which group suffered from the "European" diseases as a result of the exploration of the Americas?

What language and culture was created by the African slaves brought over to work on the plantations in SC?

What led to all of the Native American wars and attacks on Europeans?

The Stono Rebellion, led by Jemmy, could best be described as which of these?

Some of the first slaves and the idea for the plantation system used in South Carolina were brought by sugar planters from which country?

Why did Parliament choose to raise taxes on the American colonies beginning in 1763?

What were colonist trying to express with the phrase "No taxation, without representation?"

Colonists who supported the king were known as __________

Colonists who supported independence from Great Britain were called _____________.

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