South Carolina Economy (U7; S4)

What was the state of SC's economy primarily based on before the Civil War?

• Industrialization

• Agriculture

• Trade

• Mining

Which part of SC began to industrialize before the Civil War due to its good streams and rivers?

• Lowcountry

• Midlands

• Upcountry

• Coastal areas

Why was the Upcountry considered a good location to build textile mills?

• Because it had a large population.

• Because it had access to railroads and cotton.

• Because it was close to coal mines.

• Because it had advanced technology.

What was the role of the mills mentioned in the text?

• To process wool into cloth.

• To process cotton into food products.

• To process cotton into cloth.

• To ship cotton to other countries.

When did the textile industry start spreading throughout the state of SC?

• Before the Civil War

• After the Civil War

• During the Civil War

• In the late 1800s

By the early 1900s, what was SC's rank in terms of textile production in the country?

• The largest textile producing state

• The 2nd largest textile producing state

• The 3rd largest textile producing state

• Not among the top textile producing states

What is one reason the textile industry grew after the Civil War?

• There was a decrease in the demand for textiles

• There was a ready supply of labor looking for work

• There was an increase in the price of cotton

• There was a shortage of labor

Who were most of the people that provided labor for the textile industry after the Civil War?

• Wealthy landowners

• Skilled artisans from cities

• Poor farmers that could no longer make a living working the land

• Foreign immigrants

What were "Mill Villages" known for providing to attract workers?

• Entertainment venues and luxury apartments

• Homes, schools, churches, and stores for their employees

• High wages and stock options

• Free transportation and healthcare

Who lived in the "Mill Villages"?

• Only the mill owners and their families

• Employees of the mill and their families

• Independent farmers and craftsmen

• Government officials and administrators