8-2.2 South Carolinians of the Revolution

According to the Declaration of Independence, who had the right to "alter or abolish" the government if the government did not protect the citizens' natural rights?

• The Low Country elite

• The people

• The King

• The Parliament

Like most of the powerful men of the colonial period, the four South Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence were from which South Carolina region?

• Lowcountry

• Backcountry

• Upcountry

• Piemont

The Declaration of Independence is based on what principles?

• based on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• reserved powers in the Articles of Confederation

• states rights

• power given to the King

Which of the following was a reason that there were more battles in South Carolina than any other colony during the American Revolution?

• the amount of forts in the state

• the amount of partisans in the state

• the amount of loyalists in the state

• the amount of patriots in the state

How did women impact the war in South Carolina? (Choose 3)

• Took Control of Plantations

• Acted as Messengers

• Took on role of Nurse

• Joined Militia and helped fight

What role did African Americans from South Carolina play in the American Revolution?

• Some African Americans fought for the British in exchange for land.

• Slaves were offered freedom in exchange for service in the Continental Army.

• Many African Americans were immediately drafted into South Carolina's militia

• Most African Americans continued to work as slaves.

Which of the following did the British promise the Native Americans in order to gain their support during the American Revolutionary War?

• to settle the Canadian frontier for the Native American population

• to end the practice of Native American slavery

• to return Native American lands in the west

• to establish a Native American Constitution

What happened to many Loyalists in South Carolina at the end of the American Revolution?

• many voluntarily left SC, were fined, or were ran out of town

• they had to officially apologize to the general assembly

• Many left for safety in the Caribbean and Canada

• they were all executed for their involvement in the war

How did the Patriots in the Lowcountry of South Carolina control the colony during the American Revolution?

• The Patriots of the Lowcountry began to flee South Carolina.

• The Patriots refused to create a new government to control the colony.

• The Patriots began to work with the Backcountry Loyalists to create a provisional government.

• The Patriots created a temporary government controlled by wealthy, white landowners.

Where were patriots more commonly located in South Carolina?

• Upcountry

• Lowcountry