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WorksheetsBenchmark Review 2019. Easy.
Total questions: 119
Worksheet time: 3570secs
How were Native American nations regionally divided? (8-1.1)
according to social class
based on birthplace of parents
based on where they lived and language groups
based on where they lived and birthplace of family
What happened to the French settlement, near present day Beaufort? (8-1.2)
It was abandoned.
It was moved to a safer location.
It became the first South Carolina permanent settlement.
It is called the "lost settlement" because no one knows what happened to it.
Based on your knowledge of Native Americans, what inference can be made about Native Americans in SC? (8-1.1)
Most Native Americans settled near the mountains
Native Americans in South Carolina inlands lived in tee pees
All Native Americans in South Carolina lived in a large village together
Native Americans began farming and living in permanent villages near waterways
Which of the following statements is true about all Native American tribes? (8-1.1)
All tribes were ran by the Spanish.
All tribes had a form of representative government.
Palisades for protection surrounded all villages.
All tribes major economic factor is making clay plots.
The Catawba and Yemassee nations had very similar houses. What were these houses called? (8-1.1)
wattle and daub
mounds
igloos
wigwams
Which crops were on the "enumerated list" of products that could only be sold to England? (8-1.5)
beef and rice
rice and indigo
naval stores and rice
naval stores and beef
Why did the Gullah evolve in the Sea Islands of South Carolina? (8-1.5)
Because of the desire to have a written language
Planters brought the Gullah people from different tribes
Because of a need to have a common language on the Sea Islands
Planters freed their mistresses and form a group called the "Gullah People"
How did early settlers of South Carolina use natural resources to create wealth? (8-1.5)
They paid high wages to poor colonists to manage their plantations
They drilled for oil and traded it with foreign nations
They took advantage of the soil and cultivated rice and indigo
They sold their lands to European nations
Which best describes the social class that evolved as a result of buildup of great wealth and power in the hands of plantation owners? (8-1.6)
Regulators
middle class
political elites
African slaves
By the end of the 1600's, South Carolina and most English colonies had become (8-1.6)
royal colonies
joint stock colonies
proprietary colonies
self-governing colonies
Why did the English government through royal governor established townships in the Backcountry? (8-1.6)
to attract more settlers from Africa
to encourage settlers to move to the Backcountry
to increase the white population in the Lowcountry
to decrease the African population in the Lowcountry
In 1763 after the French and Indian War, which two countries had the most control over the continent of North America? (8-2.1)
Russia and France
Spain and Russia
Britain and Spain
French and Spain
How did the Daughters of Liberty and American colonies respond to the Stamp Act imposed by the British Parliament? (8-2.2)
they picketed and marched in front of the courthouse in Charles Town
they stormed a meeting of Parliament and demanded them to take the tax away
they went abroad British ships and threw the tea overboard and into the Boston Harbor
they protested by organizing boycotts and "spinning bees" as a way to force the British Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act
Which of the following best describes the Sons of Liberty response to the Tea Act? (8-2.2)
They organized the Stamp Act Congress.
They sent representatives to Great Britain to ask the King to repeal the tax.
Georgetown and Charles Town had small "tea parties" but were not allowed to throw tea overboard
At that time the colonies were making lots of money from the policy of mercantilism so they paid the tax.
John: As citizens of Great Britain, it is our duty to remain faithful to our country and not encourage this rebellion.
Jacob: Not only that, I would be unpatriotic to rebel against the king and our homeland!
William: Great Britain defended us during the French and Indian War. It is only fair that we should pay for part of the costs of the war.
Robert: You are so wrong. The king is taking advantage of us and he has passed unfair laws. I fully support a movement to form a new country.
Robert is probably a: (8-2.4)
Patriot
Loyalist
Neutralist
Abolitionist
John: As citizens of Great Britain, it is our duty to remain faithful to our country and not encourage this rebellion.
Jacob: Not only that, I would be unpatriotic to rebel against the king and our homeland!
William: Great Britain defended us during the French and Indian War. It is only fair that we should pay for part of the costs of the war.
Robert: You are so wrong. The king is taking advantage of us and he has passed unfair laws. I fully support a movement to form a new country.
John, Jacob, and William are all probably: (8-2.4)
Patriots
Loyalists
Neutralists
Abolitionists
Which of the following is NOT one of the four South Carolinians who signed the Declaration of Independence? (8-2.3)
Paul Revere
Edward Rutledge
Thomas Lynch, Jr.
Thomas Heyward
Which statement represents the point of view of a Loyalist during the Revolutionary War? (8-2.4)
"Remain neutral!"
"We have no representation!"
"We need the King's protection!"
"The King's taxes are unfair, man!"
What was the main reason that the colonies wanted their independence from Britain? (8-2.4)
They liked the French better
They thought the English people were stuffy
They did not want to drink English tea anymore
They were being taxed by Britain without representation
During the war, the majority of Native Americans sided with the British because: (8-2.4)
The colonies raided their camps
The British promised to return control of the land to the west to them
The Native Americans were promised their freedom
They needed to gain experience in fighting large, powerful groups if they ever wanted to take over smaller tribes
Loyalists were to _______, as patriots were to ____________. (8-2.4)
war / peace
King / president
Britain / America
Tories / revolution
The issue, the patriots argued, was not one of money but of freedom. The fact that people have "inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" was not supported by the reality of British troops stationed in their town and homes watching their every move. The harder the British were on the colonists, the stronger the patriot argument became, increasingly calling for revolution. Some loyalists feared the patriots, believing a revolution would replace British rule with a more oppressive government.
What is the meaning of oppressive as used in the passage? (8-2.6)
fair
cruel
friendly
different
Why was the invention of the cotton gin so important to the state of South Carolina? (8-3.1)
It made cotton a viable cash crop and increased the need for slavery in the Upcountry
They no longer needed slaves to plant cotton
They could remove the seeds from the cotton plant faster
They could sell their cotton for less money
What were two of the issues on which the Upcountry and the Lowcountry disagreed? (8-3.1)
Representation in the General Assembly and how to grow cotton
Location of the state capital and which type of cotton to grow
The border between the Upcountry and Lowcountry and how to grow cotton
Location of the state capital and representation in the General Assembly
How did the American Revolution change South Carolina's economy? (8-3.1)
The demand for rice as a food product grew
Planters and merchants had to find new markets
The state's staple crops were given large bonuses
The settlers could now expand their plantations by moving into western lands
Which of the following geographic features of South Carolina explains why Columbia was named the new capital of South Carolina? (8-3.1)
Columbia was one of the first areas fo South Carolina to be explored and settled, making the natural choice for the capital city.
The original capital of Charleston was close to the ocean, and citizens feared it would be destroyed by hurricane. Columbia is safer because it is further inland.
Columbia is centrally located, which gave the Lowcountry and Upcountry equal access to the state capital
The terrain in Columbia is easier to travel and much less rugged than the terrain in the original capital in Charleston.
The initial purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to (8-3.2)
create an income tax
create a standing army
revise the methods of election
make a decision on revising the Articles of Confederation
The Anti-Federalists were outvoted and South Carolina ratified the Constitution. Opposition to ratification prompted the Federalists to add this to the Constitution. (8-3.2)
Equal Agreement Clause
Bill of Rights
Preamble
Partnership Clause
I favor state control of trade so we have a decision on our own trade. Since slave and agriculture are some of the main economic staples, we don't want taxes on our agricultural exports or a ban on slavery!" Which group would have supported this statement about the Commerce Compromise? (8-3.2)
Northern states
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Southern States
During the Philadelphia Convention, what was decided about how to represent enslaved people in the government? (8-3.2)
Enslaved people would not be counted.
Enslaved people would be counted the same as free people.
Only enslaved people that had been freed would be counted.
Three-fifths of all enslaved people would be counted.
Regarding the issue of how representation was to be allocated in the new nation, South Carolina supported the idea that based representation on population. Which of the following best describes this compromise? (8-3.2)
Gradual end to slavery by the start of the 19th century.
Fair division in both houses of Congress, with each state receiving the same number of representatives.
Supreme Court and a number of inferior federal courts.
House of Representatives based on population; a Senate with each state getting two senators.
Why did South Carolina want slaves to be counted in the "Great Compromise?" (8-3.2)
SC was a slave holding state, so counting slaves would give them more voice in government to ensure that slavery would not be abolished
SC wanted their slaves to be counted so that they could divide them up equally among the rest of the states.
SC did not want their slaves to be counted, because they had no respect for their slaves to be a part of the government.
SC did not want their slaves to be counted because the government was trying to get them to stop using slavery in the south.
The Constitution of the United States restricts governmental powers as described in this principle. (8-3.3)
Republicanism
Individual Rights
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
"Congress shall make no law" denying individual freedoms of the 1st Amendment. This statement best describes which basic principle of government? (8-3.3)
Individual Rights
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Which of the following reasons best justifies the need for checks and balances? (8-3.3)
It gives the government more control over the people.
It keeps any one branch from gaining too much power.
It protects individual freedoms and the rights of all citizens.
It divides governmental powers between national government and the governments of the states.
Tim Scott was elected Senator for South Carolina is an example of which principle? (8-3.3)
Popular Sovereignty
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Representative Democracy
Why did the Federalists pass the Alien Sedition Act in 1789? (8-3.4)
To keep all aliens registered within the United States.
To help illegals become citizens of the United States.
To increase the growth of the Federalist party and bring attention to XYZ incident.
To limit the growth Democratic Republicans and silence newspapers after the XYZ incident.
South Carolinian Charles C. Pinckney's statement, "No, no, not a sixpence" refers to the: (8-3.4)
XYZ Affair
Revenue Act
Louisiana Purchase
British Impressment Policies
The man, who was Secretary of the Treasury strengthened the economic power of the United States was: (8-3.4)
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Charles Pinckney
Alexander Hamilton
What is the name of the group who supported a war with Great Britain after a British ship fired on an American ship? (8-3.4)
Tories
War Hawks
Anti-Federalists
Roaring Bengals
Alexander Hamilton advocated for a national bank for which of the following reasons? (8-3.4)
To anger the Federalist Party
To issue banknotes and collect taxes
To build up an economy like the French
To give assistance to small farmers who were affected the war
What South Carolina group associated mostly as Federalists? (8-3.4)
The Lowcountry elite
The Coastal fishermen
The Piedmont merchants
The Upcountry mountain men
The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions saying that states had the right to nullify an act of Congress that they found to be unconstitutional such as the Alien and Sedition Acts became the foundation of which doctrine? (8-3.4)
States Rights
Manifest Destiny
Declaration of Independence
Constitution of the United States
What was the main reason Africans came to South Carolina during the early days of settlement? (8-1.4)
To escape religious persecution in Africa
To escape wars being fought between African tribes
English settlers paid them to help in the growing communities
English settlers brought the over as slaves to work on plantations
From 1800 to 1860, cotton production rose from thousands of bales of cotton to almost four million bales. One probable effect, or result, of this increased production was: (8-4.1)
an increase in the number of labor unions provided to keep planters safe.
a decrease in the use of slave labor because cotton gin made the task easier.
a sharp increase in profits from cotton crops because less slaves were not needed.
an increase in the number of enslaved people after the invention of the cotton gin.
Equal representations and no property requirement to vote helped resolve conflict between _____. (8-4.1)
American Colonists and Great Britain
Upcountry and the Lowcountry
North and the South
planters and slaves
What was the foundation of society during Antebellum South Carolina? (8-4.1)
politics
religion
slavery
education
All of the following is TRUE about the life of a slave EXCEPT: (8-4.1)
slaves enjoyed great wealth, social position and political influence
slaves were consistently denied their freedom and forced to work long hours
slaves did the work in the fields and in the plantation houses
slaves were forced to confine their protests to work slow downs, secret destruction of the master's property, and pretended illnesses
How did Southerners defend the institution of slavery? (8-4.1)
they saw slavery as an evil good
they saw slavery as a positive good
they saw slavery better than working in mines
they saw slavery being better than working on the railroads
During the Antebellum period, the growth of the Abolitionist Movement was inspired by publications from: (8-4.2)
Harper's Weekly and Boston Daily newspaper
The Muckraker's Julius Chambers and John Sanborn-Phillips
Thomas Nast's Milk Tickets for Babies and Shannan Sweeney's Big Brother
In William Lloyd Garrison's newspaper, The Liberator, and Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin
Which South Carolina politician left the vice presidency to help with the nullification crisis? (8-4.3)
Abraham Lincoln
John C. Calhoun
Andrew Jackson
Dred Scott
During the Missouri Compromise debates, Charles Pinckney of South Carolina warned that "the division of this union, and a civil war," might be caused by the disagreement over:
slavery
the protective tariff
internal improvements
war with Great Britain
Which of the following written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, informed people in North America and Europe about the cruelties of slavery? (8-4.3)
The Liberator
Ain't I A Woman?
Uncle Tom's Cabin
The Cruelties of Slavery
The cause of the first round of Southern states' secession in 1860-1 was: (8-4.3)
the Dred Scott decision
the election of Abraham Lincoln
the decision to bombard Fort Sumter
Buchanan and Lincoln's indifference to compromise plans
How did South Carolina justify seceding from the Union following the election of Abraham Lincoln? (8-4.4)
They feared that free slaves would retaliate
They feared that the protective tariff would hurt the Southern economy
They feared that the federal government would make slavery illegal
They feared the growth of the Northern industry would replace the plantation system
What document was adopted at South Carolina's Secession Convention and explained why South Carolina unanimously voted to secede from the Union? (8-4.4)
Declaration of Independence
Ordinance of Secession
Emancipation Proclamation
Gettysburg Address
The Union blockade during the Civil War
led to an alliance between the Confederacy and Great Britain.
caused inflation and shortages in the South, especially for manufactured goods.
really had no effect on the South, since they were already agriculturally self-sufficient.
hurt the North most since they relied heavily on Southern cotton and agriculture for its own manufacturing base.
General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea was important to the Union war effort because
it placed the Mississippi River under Union control.
it convinced Great Britain to stop supporting the Confederacy.
important railroad tracks were destroyed, severing supply lines for Confederate forces.
Robert E. Lee was forced to surrender his forces as a direct result of Sherman's victory.
The event MOST LIKELY occurring due to the 1860 presidential election of Lincoln was
the beginning of Reconstruction
the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act
the John Brown-led raid at Harper's Ferry
the secession of South Carolina from the Union
Which of these was a DIRECT result of the failed slave revolt of Nat Turner in 1831?
Southern legislatures reexamined the moral foundation of keeping millions of black as slaves
Congress passed a law that would phase out the importation of African slaves in the coming decade
Laws greatly restricting the legal rights of free blacks and slaves were passed throughout the South
President Buchanan was elected for a second term, putting off the slavery conflict for another decade
Which of these had the BIGGEST effect on the daily lives of South Carolinians during the Civil War?
the Emancipation Proclamation
Union blockade of the Atlantic coast
the Union siege of the Confederate Capital
Confederate loss of control of the Mississippi River
The capture of Port Royal by Union forces in 1861 had the BIGGEST impact on Union strategy of
Sherman's March to the Sea
blockading Charleston Harbor
dividing the Confederacy in half
controlling the Mississippi River
Ft. Sumter is MOST significant for being
the location of the end of the Civil War
destroyed by the Union when taking Port Royal
the target of General Sherman's March to the Sea
where the first shots of the Civil War were fired
Union General Winfield Scott's plan to defeat the Confederacy included a naval blockade of southern ports, gaining naval control of the Mississippi River, and invading the rebellious southern states. By what name was General Scott's strategy known?
Total War
the Anaconda Plan
Divide and Conquer
the Cottonmouth Plan
Which statement offers the BEST explanation for why General Sherman was more destructive on his march through South Carolina than he was in North Carolina?
the Union was seeking revenge for the Battle of Fort Sumter
General Sherman failed to supervise his troops adequately while in South Carolina
South Carolina was viewed as a prime target because they were the first state to secede from the Union
General Sherman was seeking revenge for Union soldiers killed in South Carolina's prisoner of war camps
After the passage of the "Tariff of Abominations" in 1828, which South Carolina politician advocated "nullification" and stated that the South should ignore any law that favored the North?
Henry Clay
James Buchanan
John C. Calhoun
William H. Harrison
Which Supreme Court case raised the issue of a black slave who lived in a free state and questioned whether slaves were free once they set foot upon Northern soil?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Worcester v. Georgia
Dress Scott v. Sanford
Nat Turner v. Virginia
Following the American Revolution, what was the PRIMARY economic activity in the Southern states?
mining
manufacturing
cotton farming
indigo farming
Many individuals and groups who assisted runaway slaves through the Underground Railroad were members of a church widely known as
Islam
Quakers
Judaism
Southern Baptist
The cotton gin, new farmlands in the west, and the demand for cotton in northern and European textile factories led to
an increase in demand for slaves in the years leading up to the Civil War
a decrease in demand for slaves in the years leading up to the Civil War
the development of an industrialized southern economy
the Missouri Compromise and the Kansas-Nebraska Act
Which statement BEST describes the way soldiers were affected by the fighting that took place during the Civil War?
They did not want to come home due to the friendships they made in the army
Their morale was diminished by the aftereffects of war injuries and other issues on the home front
They looked forward to a more balanced society where every man would be considered free and equal
Their morale was raised due to increased technology and the possibility of coming home to a better society
Which statement is TRUE regarding the lives of women in South Carolina during the Civil War?
Thousands of women were captured by the Union army and were sent to work in northern factories
Towards the end of the war, women were required to serve in the military to make up for the army's shortage of soldiers
Because women began to enter the workforce in South Carolina's textile mills, the General Assembly was forced to give them the right to vote in 1863.
As men went away to fight, women were left to tend to farms and plantation, where their lives were made especially difficult by shortages of supplies and food.
Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman's strategy of total war targeted not only the Confederate army but also
the citizens living in the South
Northern citizens sympathetic to the South
the South's population of enslaved Africans
Native Americans who were not loyal to the US
In order to get important supplies in and out, how did the Confederate army slip in between Northern ships blocking southern ports?
submarines
abolitionists
blockade runners
Underground Railroad
How was Robert Smalls, a black man born into slavery in South Carolina, able to convince Abraham Lincoln to allow freed black men to join the Union army?
He wrote Abraham Lincoln a letter, asking if he could join the army.
He jumped on the Underground Railroad and rode the train into Northern territory.
He followed Sojourner Truth North and declared himself free when he reached Canada.
He freed himself and stole a Confederate ship, sailing himself and others North, into free territory.
Why were plantation owners unable to export cotton during the Civil War?
The Union destroyed bridges
The Union destroyed railroads
The Union attacked plantations
The Union blocked southern ports
Which events would be considered one of the causes of South Carolina's secession from the United States in 1860?
the attack on Fort Sumter
the election of Abraham Lincoln
the impeachment of Andrew Johnson
the passage of the 14th Amendment
Which describes the Union's goal or motivation for fighting a Civil War against the South?
they wanted to continue the expansion of slavery
they wanted to end slavery and preserve the Union
they wanted to become an independent nation free from government rule
they wanted to punish the South for trading with Europe
Which 19th century abolitionist published The Liberator?
Wendell Phillips
Frederick Douglass
Angelina Grimke Weld
William Lloyd Garrison
Which state is NOT part of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?
Illinois
Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolina
When was the Civil War fought?
1500s
1600s
1700s
1800s
What condition was NOT a characteristic of the South after the Civil War? (8-5.1)
banks were closed
land was destroyed
money was worthless
supplies were limited
Southern states disagreed with the majority of the Radical Republicans' plan for Reconstruction because the Confederate States could not be readmitted to the Union unless that state: (8-5.1)
ratified the 14th Amendment
agreed to modernize its economy
gave land and money to former slaves
granted full citizenship to former Confederate leaders
How were small farmers impacted as a result of Reconstruction? (8-5.2)
their social status remained the same
many moved to the north to work in the large factories
they now had to compete with African American sharecroppers
many became wealthy because they did not need a large labor force
Why did most northern immigrants come to South Carolina during the Reconstruction period? (8-5.2)
they were allowed to vote
they became sharecroppers
they were sent back to the north
they found political and economic opportunities
Representation by Population for the Legislative Branch, All men are granted the right to vote, Free public education for all schools open to all races, and Property Rights granted for women after marriage. All these can be found in: (8-5.3)
The Bill of Rights
The US Constitution of 1787
The South Carolina Constitution of 1790
The South Carolina Constitution of 1868
What group established colleges for African Americans? (8-5.3)
redeemers and redshirts
scalawags and carpetbaggers
freedmen bureau and southern government
religious groups and northern philanthropist
All of the following are considered successes of Reconstruction EXCEPT: (8-5.3)
education for all children
all men over 21 could vote
the Constitution of 1868 gave more rights to women
sharecropping gave citizens a reliable means of income
The removal of military troops and election of Wade Hampton as governor in 1876 marked what turning point in South Carolina's history? (8-5.4)
the official end of slavery and the start of the Reconstruction Era
the end of elite rule in South Carolina, and the start of the Populist Movement
the end of Reconstruction and the return of the Conservative Democrats to political power
the ratification of the "Reconstruction Amendments", which protected the rights of African Americans
Why did Wade Hampton and the "Redeemers" want to affect post-Reconstruction South Carolina? (8-5.4)
they wanted to enact civil rights legislation
they wanted to restore industrial bases to South Carolina
they wanted to uphold the Reconstruction reforms set by the government
they wanted to restore South Carolina to the pre-Civil War society and politics
In 1895, under Governor Benjamin Tillman's leadership, South Carolina initiated Jim Crow Laws. What did these laws restrict? (8-5.4)
labor reform
educational reform
economic assistance
rights of African Americans
What was the cause of the backlash towards African Americans from whites? (8-5.4)
an American invasion of southern plantation
Northern impressment of Southern ex-Confederates
the presence of military troops in the South to protect and help the newly freed slaves
the desire of the Conservative Democrats to disenfranchise or stop the African American vote
Why did the textile industry grow in the Upcountry of South Carolina in the late 1800s? (8-5.5)
because of decreased foreign imports
because of increased cotton production in the Upcountry
because of decreased cotton production in the Upcountry
because of availability of raw materials and changing attitudes about the development of industry
Which industry became profitable in the towns of Charleston and Beaufort? (8-5.5)
textiles
factories
meat packing
phosphate mining
In 1866, farmers across America formed the "Grange." What was the purpose of this organization? (8-5.6)
to bring back the institution of slavery
the represent farmers as a group, so that their voice could be heard in government
to help farmers make the transition from a lifestyle of agriculture to one of industry
to help children in rural areas receive an education that focused on more than just farming and agriculture
All of the following were motivations for people to move EXCEPT: (8-5.7)
economic opportunities by the transcontinental railroad
free land was offered by the US government through the Homestead Act
farming depression caused by the destruction of crops by the boll weevil
decrease in violence towards African Americans through the Jim Crow laws
All were progressive reforms adopted by South Carolina EXCEPT: (8-5.8)
prohibition and temperance
educational and health reform
women's suffrage and immigration
child labor and working conditions
All of the following is true about the Progressive movement EXCEPT: (8-5.8)
progressives first developed at the city and state level
nationally, Progressives wanted to reform the corrupt government
WWI brought an end to the Progressive movement
Progressive movement were supported by Ben Tillman and the Tillmanites
How did WWI impact African Americans? (8-6.1)
it led to the end of segregation
it accelerated the Great Migration
African Americans were united in support of the war
African Americans were denied entry into the military
The years 1917 and 1918 were the only significant profitable years for South Carolina textile mills in the early 20th century. Stock prices in those corporations nearly tripled, new mills opened throughout the state, and total production increased nearly 300%. What situation would BEST explain the reason for South Carolina's increased textile productivity in this time period? (8-6.1)
Americans boycotted imported textile products
The boll weevil became extinct due to pesticides
The demand for clothing increased due to the U.S.'s involvement in WWI
Industrialization was just starting to affect South Carolina's agriculture businesses
Why is the Harlem Renaissance of major importance in American History? (8-6.2)
The government finally passes a law banning slavery.
The area of New York was rebuilt after a devastating fire.
It finally gave much needed jobs to African Americans during the Great Depression.
It brought the African American experience into the cultural conscious of the country.
What was the purpose of the "speed up" and "stretch out" methods? (8-6.3)
increased profits
create safer working environments
reduce prices of textiles
all are correct
Which best describes the connection the Doolittle Raiders had with South Carolina? (8-6.5)
A group of bomber pilots under the leadership of James Doolittle trained in Columbia.
Most of the pilots were trained in Columbia.
James Doolittle is a South carolinian.
The bombers were built in South Carolina.
Many South Carolinians volunteered for service during WWII. However, many were turned down because they were not fit for military service. Which of the following best explains why so many men from South Carolina were rejected? (8-6.5)
segregation
emigration
illiteracy
patriotism
War efforts on the home front in South Carolina involved all of the following except: (8-6.5)
citizens using ration books to limit the amount of food they purchased
a rapid expansion of the interstate highway system
collecting scrap metal and rubber for the war effort
purchasing war bonds to help pay for the war
During WWII, many South Carolinians, white and African American, men and women, joined the armed forces. Others left the farms for jobs in mills and industries. What impact did this have on South Carolina? (8-7.1)
South Carolina experienced significant economic growth.
South Carolinians enjoyed full employment.
This depleted the work force and left farms shorthanded.
All are correct.
African Americans moved off South Carolina farms in search of better economic and social opportunities in the cities of _____________. (8-7.1)
the northeast and midwest
the midwest and southeast
the south and north
the southwest and northeast
Throughout what century have organizations such as the NAACP, the Congress of Racial Equality, the National Association of Colored Women, and the National Urban League actively sought the recognition of African American rights? (8-7.2)
the 17th century
the 18th century
the 19th century
the 20th century
As a result of the resistance movement that developed in response to the Brown ruling (ordering the integration of public schools) what did the state legislature do? (8-7.2)
The state legislature passed a compulsory education law.
The state legislature approved the equalization effort.
The state legislature ordered the National Guard to enforce the ruling.
The state legislature did nothing to enforce the ruling.
Shortly after WWII ended, what did President Harry Truman do to rectify the deplorable conditions for African Americans? (8-7.3)
He ordered the desegregation of the military.
He supported anti-poll tax legislation.
He sought federal protection against lynching.
All are correct.
With the goal of improving South Carolina's public schools, the South Carolina legislature passed two sets of laws. What were these acts? (8-7.3)
The Education Excellence Act of the 1970s and Educational Investment Act of the 1990s.
The Educational Improvement Act of the 1980s and Educational Accountability Act of the 1990s.
The Educational Development Act of the 1980s and Educational Assessment Act of the 1990s.
The Educational Proficiency Act of the1980s and Educational Freedom Act of the 1990s.
By the 1970s, where did most South Carolinians live? (8-7.4)
more South Carolinians lived in cities than in rural areas
most South Carolinians lived in Myrtle Beach
more South Carolinians lived in rural areas than in cities
most South Carolinians lived in Columbia
Many found jobs in industries that had been attracted by state efforts. How did South Carolina's economy change as a result of industrialization and mechanization? (8-7.4)
South Carolina's economy changed from one that was based on manufacturing to one based on agriculture and tourism in the postwar period.
South Carolina's economy changed from one that was based on agriculture to one based on manufacturing and tourism in the postwar period.
South Carolina's economy changed from one that was based on tourism to one based on manufacturing and agriculture in the postwar period.
South Carolina's economy changed from one that was based on agriculture to one based on transportation and tourism in the postwar period.
What state agency has the responsibility to oversee the development of the ports of Charleston, Georgetown and Port Royal? (8-74.)
The State Ports Authority
The South Carolina Ports Development Board
The State Development Board
The South Carolina Ports Oversight Committee
Unable to buy the expensive equipment needed to plant and harvest their crops sharecroppers and tenant farmers left the countryside. Others borrowed to buy equipment. Which statement below best describes how this situation drove many smalls farmers out of business? (8-7.4)
In the postwar, outdated farming methods and the infestation of insects led to decreased yields, underproduction and falling prices. Falling prices left farmers unable to pay their loans so they too left the farm for cities and towns.
In the postwar period, new farming methods and the increased use of foreign laborers led to increased yields, overproduction and falling prices. Falling prices left farmers unable to pay their loans so they too left the farm for cities and towns.
In the postwar period, outdated farming methods and crop diseases led to decreased yields, underproduction and falling prices. Falling prices left farmers unable to pay their loans so they too left the farm for cities and towns.
In the postwar period, new farming methods and the use of fertilizers led to increased yields, overproduction and falling prices. Falling prices left farmers unable to pay their loans so they too left the farms for cities and towns.
Large numbers of migrants, both legal and illegal, have come into the state to find jobs. Why has this occurred? (8-7.4)
Workers were attracted to the Sunbelt when industries in the Rustbelt, such as the American automobile industry, suffered from foreign competition and downsized.
Hispanic migrant workers have taken the place of South Carolinians who left agriculture for better opportunities.
Retirees attracted to the Sunbelt by climate and low taxes have spawned businesses to meet their needs, such as the construction of new housing.
All are correct.
Although the American textile industry was declining because of foreign competition even before tariffs were lowered, textile jobs have moved overseas where labor costs are lower. There has been a profound decline in the textile industry due to trade agreements such as _________. (8-7.4)
the Free American Textile Trade Agreement
the Pan American Free Trade Agreement
the All-American Textile Trade Agreement
the North American Free Trade Agreement
What attracts businesses and industries to South Carolina? (8-7.4)
They are attracted to the state because of tax breaks, low wages and the state government's support of labor unions.
They are attracted to the state because of our highly education work force, and the state government's opposition to labor unions.
They are attracted to the state because of warm climate, high wages and the state government's support of labor unions.
They are attracted to the state because of tax breaks, low wages, and the state's government's opposition to labor unions.
The state legislature passed a bill in the late 1940s that established South Carolina as a "right to work" state. Right to work laws supported (and continue to support) the interests of management over the workers by outlawing the closed shop. The law allowed employees to work in a factory without joining the recognized and elected union. What effect has his bill had on labor unions in South Carolina? (8-7.4)
This undermined the unity and therefore the effectiveness of the union at the bargaining table and contributed to the scarcity of labor unions in South Carolina.
This supported the unity and therefore the effectiveness of the union at the bargaining table and contributed to the strength of labor unions in South Carolina.
This bill had no real effect on the growth and effectiveness of labor unions in South Carolina.
This bill resulted in the complete absence of labor unions in South Carolina.
