The Division of the Carolinas

Which European nation first visited the area that would become the Carolinas?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

What was the primary economic activity in South Carolina during its early development?

• Textile manufacturing

• Plantation agriculture

• Mining

• Fishing

What was a significant difference between North and South Carolina in the 17th century?

• North Carolina had more urban centers

• North Carolina attracted poorer settlers

• South Carolina was less reliant on slavery

• South Carolina had a colder climate

Who was responsible for drafting the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Locke

What was the outcome of John Culpeper's Rebellion?

• Culpeper was executed

• Culpeper was declared innocent

• The rebellion was violently suppressed

• The rebellion led to immediate independence

What event in 1711 significantly impacted North Carolina?

• The Tuscarora War

• The signing of a peace treaty

• A major earthquake

• A large-scale gold rush

Why did the Lord Proprietors decide to split North and South Carolina?

• To expand the territory

• To increase tax revenue

• To rid themselves of an irritant

• To create a new trade route

When did North and South Carolina officially become separate colonies?

• 1712

• 1607

• 1800

• 1776

Which state became the eighth US state?

• Georgia

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• North Carolina

What was the relationship between the Carolinas after the Revolutionary War?

• They were happy neighbors

• They were united as one state

• They were hostile neighbors

• They were rivals for trade