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WorksheetsSouth Carolina's Role in the New Nation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
On January 11, 1775, leaders met in Charleston and immediately began organizing how to govern South Carolina. They elected Charles Pinckney as president and created the Council of Safety. This general meeting also elected the ____________________________.
First Government of SC
First Provincial Congress
SC's Continental Congress
Patriot Committee
The Council of Safety was placed in charge of _____________, ______________, and _______________.
crops, merchants, and trade
plantations, cash crops, and economy
militia, laws, and government
military, money, and army
On June 4, 1775, South Carolina adopted the American Bill of Rights and the __________________________.
Preamble
Articles of Confederation
South Carolina Constitution
Declaration of Independence
In March of 1776, South Carolina drafted the first state constitution and elected which famous person as "President of South Carolina?"
Francis Marion
George Washington
Andrew Pickens
John Rutledge
South Carolina officially renounced the support of the British Crown in March 1778. The General Assembly also changed the SC Constitution by:
replacing "President" with "Governor"
eliminating the Legislative Council
adding a full Senate
all of the above
General Nathanael Greene's campaign was successful even though he did not take control of Ninety Six from the British. It was successful because _____________________________.
Greene continued operations in the Carolinas that were essential to an overall American victory.
Greene showed them who was boss.
Greene weakened British forces.
Greene gained the support of the backcountry militia.
This famous South Carolinian fought in the back country of SC and in the Battle of Ninety Six. He commanded a brigade at the Battle of Cowpens for a Patriot victory. He also served in the United States House of Representatives from 1793-1795.
Andrew Pickens
Francis Marion
Edward Rutledge
Charles Pinckney
This famous South Carolinian fought from the swamps of SC. He was known for his sneak attacks which led to his nick name the "Swamp Fox."
Andrew Pickens
Francis Marion
Edward Rutledge
Charles Pinckney
This famous South Carolinian was asked to represent South Carolina in the Second Continental Congress. He was also the youngest man to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Andrew Pickens
Francis Marion
Edward Rutledge
Charles Pinckney
This famous South Carolinian was captured by the British after the Siege of Savannah. He was held captive on a British ship in Charleston Harbor then sent to Philadelphia to sit out the rest of the war. After the war, he returned to SC in which he served on the Legislature and as Governor.
Andrew Pickens
Francis Marion
Edward Rutledge
Charles Pinckney
