South Carolina Colonial Governance Issues

The video explores the history of South Carolina, starting as a proprietary colony given to Lords Proprietors. Over time, political power shifted to property owners, leading to a legislative assembly dominated by wealthy citizens. Eventually, South Carolina became a royal colony under the king, which pleased many colonists. The colony split into North and South Carolina, with the governor appointed by the king. Economic growth and social tensions arose, particularly between the low country and backcountry settlers. The Regulator Movement emerged as backcountry settlers sought fair treatment and representation, leading to the establishment of courts to maintain law and order.

What was the initial form of governance in South Carolina?

• Commonwealth

• Proprietary Colony

• Federal State

• Royal Colony

Who had more influence in the South Carolina government initially?

• Merchants

• Native Americans

• Lords Proprietors

• Common people

What was the purpose of the Common House of Assembly?

• To give common people more say

• To manage trade

• To enforce laws

• To control taxes

Why did most English colonies come under the king's control by the late 1600s?

• To expand territory

• To reduce taxes

• To control new wealth

• To improve trade

How did the colonists feel about South Carolina becoming a royal colony?

• They were unaware

• They were pleased

• They were indifferent

• They were unhappy

Who appointed the governor in South Carolina after it became a royal colony?

• The Legislative Assembly

• The Common House of Assembly

• The King

• The Proprietors

What economic benefit did South Carolina gain as a royal colony?

• Free trade with all countries

• Subsidies for plantations

• Ability to sell cash crops freely

• Increased taxes

What was the main grievance of the backcountry settlers?

• High taxes

• Lack of land

• Lack of representation

• Poor trade routes

What movement did the backcountry settlers start to demand fair treatment?

• The Freedom Movement

• The Regulator Movement

• The Independence Movement

• The Reform Movement

What was established to provide law and order in the backcountry?

• A new assembly

• A trade council

• A series of courts

• A militia