Southern Society and Culture in the Early Republic

The video explores Southern culture in the early 19th century, focusing on the role of yeoman farmers, the influence of the planter elite, and the impact of global abolition movements. It highlights the rise of white supremacy and the defense of slavery by figures like John C. Calhoun, who argued for its economic and moral benefits. The video concludes with a call to action for students preparing for the AP U.S. History exam.

What was the primary occupation of most white farmers in the South during the early 1800s?

• Merchants

• Industrial workers

• Yeoman farmers

• Plantation owners

Why did some yeoman farmers advocate for the gradual abolition of slavery?

• They were morally opposed to it

• They were influenced by Northern abolitionists

• They believed it disadvantaged them economically

• They wanted to align with European policies

What was a significant global event that influenced Southern planters?

• The French Revolution

• Britain's emancipation of slaves

• The Industrial Revolution

• The American Revolution

What was the impact of the abolitionist movement on Southern plantation owners?

• It had no impact on them

• It made them anxious about the future of slavery

• It caused them to expand their plantations

• It made them more secure in their practices

How did the Three-Fifths Compromise benefit Southern states?

• It abolished slavery in the South

• It provided economic aid to Southern states

• It increased their representation in Congress

• It allowed for more industrial development

What role did the planter elite play in Southern society?

• They were primarily industrialists

• They consolidated power through economic means

• They were mostly political leaders

• They had little influence on society

What was a key factor that unified Southern whites across different classes?

• White supremacy

• Religious beliefs

• Economic prosperity

• Political independence

How did the views of the Founders on slavery differ from those in the 1830s?

• The Founders were indifferent to slavery

• The Founders actively promoted slavery

• The Founders believed it was a positive good

• The Founders saw it as a necessary evil

What was John C. Calhoun's stance on slavery?

• He actively opposed it

• He was indifferent to it

• He saw it as a positive good

• He believed it was a necessary evil

According to Calhoun, what was the foundation of Southern society?

• Moral superiority

• Economic independence

• Religious unity

• The relationship between races