WorksheetsUnit Two Review
Total questions: 91
Worksheet time: 48mins
What was the purpose of the Navigation Acts?
Give South Carolina control over its imports
Give the thirteen colonies the ability to regulate inter-colony trade
Give England the ability to enforce capitalism
Give England the ability to enforce mercantilism
What was salutary neglect?
Policy of South Carolina that ignored the Navigation Acts
Policy of France that ignored the Tea Act
Policy of England that ignored the Navigation Acts
Policy of Carolina that did not support the First Continental Congress
Who won the French and Indian War?
England
France
United States
Cherokee Nation
What was the purpose of the Proclamation Line of 1763?
Ease relationships with Native tribes by limiting colonization past the Appalachian Mountains
Stop the Native Americans from coming towards the east coast of North America
Prevent the French from colonizing the Ohio River Valley
Stop the Cherokee from expanding their lands
The Townshend Duties were repealed EXCEPT for a tax on _______________
Paper
Stamps
Oil
Tea
What was passed at the First Continental Congress?
Non-Importation/Non-Exportation Agreement
A Declaration of War on England
The stamp Act
The Declaration of Independence
Mercantilism can be defined as:
an economic policy designed to enrich the mother country
an economic policy designed around the acquisition of personal capital
What were the first two battles of the American Revolution?
Lexington and Concord
Bunker Hill and Yorktown
Charles Town and Camden
Kings Mountain and Cowpens
What was the impact of the boycotts created by the Stamp Act Congress?
The Stamp Act was not enforced in the colonies.
The Stamp Act was repealed.
The Stamp Act led to the creation of the Continental Army.
The Stamp Act led to colonists writing the Declaration of Independence.
What did the Tea Act provide to the East India Tea Company to help ease its financial problems?
a loan to help the company out of debt
provided new ships to make trading tea to other countries more accessible
exclusive rights to sell tea in the colonies
a financial consultant to help erase their debt
How did the Sons of Liberty enforce boycotts of British products?
by not allowing British ships into colonial ports
by advertising the boycotts in the local paper
they represented the wealthy who were buying the products
through persuasion and intimidation
Why did the colonists protest and use the slogan "No Taxation without Representation" ?
They had no representation in Congress.
They were not allowed to trade with France
They had no representation in Parliament.
They were against being taxed to pay for Britain's naval protection.
How did Parliament respond to the Boston Tea party?
They closed all ports throughout the colonies.
They stopped all trade with the colonists.
They forced the colonists to quarter British troops.
They passed the Intolerable Acts.
Which event was sensationalized by the Sons of Liberty that increased tension between the colonists and British Troops?
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Tea Act
Intolerable Acts
What crop did South Carolina argue was essential to the survival of the colony?
Tobacco
Sugar
Cotton
Rice
How did the French and Indian War impact the American colonies?
Loss of life was so great it took time for the colonies to recover
French victory meant that the colonies had to follow new laws
The cost of the war forced Britain to impose new taxes on the American Colonies
American Colonists received more representation in Parliament
How did the colonists address the problem of the Intolerable Acts?
They sent delegates to the 2nd Continental Congress
They sent delegates to the nation's capital to form a new government.
They sent delegates to meet with the King.
They sent delegates to the 1st Continental Congress.
Patriot:
A person who did not support the King and felt that the thirteen colonies should become independent from their mother country
A person who wanted to remain loyal to the King and England and felt that independence was not a good idea
Loyalist/Tory
A person who did not support the King and felt that the thirteen colonies should become independent from their mother country
A person who wanted to remain loyal to the King and England and felt that independence was not a good idea
Where were patriots more commonly located in South Carolina?
Lowcountry
Upcountry
Where were loyalists more commonly found in South Carolina?
Lowcountry
Upcountry
According to the Declaration of Independence, who had the right to "alter or abolish" the government if the government did not protect the citizens' natural rights?
The Low Country elite
The People
The King
The Parliament
Like most of the powerful men of the colonial period, the four South Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence were from which South Carolina region?
Lowcountry
Backcountry
Upcountry
Piedmont
The Declaration of Independence is based on what principles?
based on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
reserved powers in the Articles of Confederation
states rights
power given to the King
What did the colonists have to accomplish by directing their grievances solely at the King?
to allow them to become a Proprietary colony
to convince Parliament to oust the King from power
to demonstrate their loyalty of the King
to break the bond between the King and the colonies
Which of the following was a reason that there were more battles in South Carolina than any other colony during the American Revolution?
the amount of forts in the state
the amount of partisans in the state
the amount of loyalists in the state
the amount of patriots in the state
How did women impact the war in South Carolina? (Choose 3)
Took Control of Plantations
Acted as Messengers
Took on role of Nurse
Joined Militia and helped fight
Which of the following did the British promise the Native Americans in order to gain their support during the American Revolutionary War?
to settle the Canadian frontier for the Native American population
to end the practice of Native American slavery
to return Native American lands in the west
to establish a Native American Constitution
What happened to many Loyalists in South Carolina at the end of the American Revolution?
many voluntarily left SC, were fined, or were ran out of town
they had to officially apologize to the general assembly
Many left for safety in the Caribbean and Canada
they were all executed for their involvement in the war
How did the Patriots in the Lowcountry of South Carolina control the colony during the American Revolution?
The Patriots of the Lowcountry began to flee South Carolina.
The Patriots refused to create a new government to control the colony.
The Patriots began to work with the Backcountry Loyalists to create a provisional government.
The Patriots created a temporary government controlled by wealthy, white landowners.
What was the "shot heard 'round the world?
The Battle of Kings Mountain
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Yorktown
Why did New York and South Carolina have more battles than the other colonies during the Revolutionary War?
The number of patriots in these states was higher than average
The number of loyalists in these states was higher than average
The large open fields in these states made them good places for battles
South Carolina and New York were the most vocal in their hatred of the King
Why did France decide to join the patriots in their fight for independence? (Chose 2 that apply)
The opportunity for the French to weaken England
France wanted to take over the thirteen colonies for themselves
The victory at Saratoga proved to the French that the patriots had a chance at beating the British
France wanted to gain territory in South America
Why was the flag of South Carolina changed at the beginning of the Revolutionary War?
The elite believed it made South Carolina appear stronger.
The patriots held off the British during the first Battle of Fort Moultrie.
To lead Loyalist and Tories into battle
To show the ability of both regular and partisan bands could work together in battle
What important development came out of the Battle of Cowpens?
Native American and British Armies successfully took control of South Carolina
Partisan forces and the Continental Army cooperated to win the battle
Loyalist pushed the Patriot Army into North Carolina
The blockade of Charleston was finally broken due to the Continental Navy
Why did the British forces expect to be successful in South Carolina?
South Carolina proved to be ineffective in battle after the Cherokee War
Lowcountry Elite had refused to participate in the Revolutionary War
The British promised the Patriots land lost in the French and Indian War
There was a large number of Loyalists in South Carolina
Why was the Battle of Camden a major defeat for the Continental Army?
almost all of South Carolina was now controlled by the British
the British were able to march on and take Charleston in the next battle
They lost the port of Charleston to the British.
It was the turning point of the war.
How did the British eventually capture Charleston in 1780?
by marching from Georgetown and taking the city by force
by using a siege to cut off supply lines to the city
by arming the slaves who were around Charleston and having them attack
by bribing the cities mayor and council to let them into the city
The harsh treatment by the British of South Carolinians caused the formation of which group? *
protest groups in South Carolina
neighborhood watches
partisan bands
regulator and vigilante groups
Which American victory lead to an alliance with France?
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
The Battle of Camden
The Battle of Saratoga
The Battle of King's Mountain
Why was the Battle of King's Mountain considered a turning point in the American Revolution?
The British realized that the naval blockade was not working.
The British realized that they could not occupy Charleston.
The British realized that the partisans had superior weapons.
The British began to retreat from the Upcountry
What battle marked the end of the Revolutionary War?
Yorktown
Saratoga
Cowpens
Camden
Which South Carolina Partisan is known for using Hit and Run tactics against the British troops?
Eliza Lucas Pinckney
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Francis Marion
The members of the Provincial Congress had a disproportionate majority from which region of South Carolina?
They were from the Upcountry
They were from Britain.
They were from the Lowcountry.
They were from the North.
Which of the following are characteristics of the South Carolina Lowcountry? (Choose 2)
viewed as uncivilized
made up of the wealthy elite
first white settlers were traders and woodsmen
controlled the government in South Carolina
What was the purpose of moving the state capital of South Carolina from Charleston to Columbia? (Choose 2)
it was more centrally located
more cotton was being grown in the Upcountry
to ease political tension between the two groups
many patriots moved from the Lowcountry after the American Revolution
Which of the following characteristics describes the Upcountry? (choose 2)
uncivilized
subsistence farmers
large plantations
elite
What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?
a procedure put in place to admit new states to the Union
a law that stated colonist could not move past the Appalachian Mountains.
an agreement between the Upcountry and Lowcountry
an order by the king that stated colonist had to pay taxes
Why did the Lowcountry planters resist giving the Upcountry equal representation in the Assembly?
Lowcountry planters feared the Upcountry did not support slavery.
The invention of the cotton gin
Slavery spread throughout the North.
Upcountry representatives required all voters to own land.
What was the impact of the Backcountry rebellion in Massachusetts's known as Shays' Rebellion?
States called for a meeting in Philadelphia to strengthen the national government.
States called for a committee trying to convince states to pay their debt.
Compromises over western lands were reached.
Committee was formed to negotiate the Treaty of Paris.
What type of independent government did South Carolina form even before the first shots of the Revolution were fired?
Continental Congress
a Committee of Concerned Citizens
Parliament
the Committee of 99
Which South Carolinian was a harsh critic of the weak federal government?
Charles Middleton
Charles Pinckney
Charles Rutledge
Charles Laurens
Which of the following explains why the Articles of Confederation were weak?
Each state had two votes in the Congress, but only certain states could use both at the same time
Each state had one vote and could not agree on important issues.
The Congress taxed the states too heavily after the war.
The Congress heavily restricted trade with Europe.
Which group in South Carolina would have disagreed with the Provincial Congress?
Lowcountry elite
the Committee of 99
Upcountry farmers
Plantation Owners
What was the first established government of the United States?
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
the Committee of 99
the Provincial Congress
What problems did the United States face after independence from Britain?
Civil War over the issue of representation
Political tensions due to a second revolution in Washington, D.C.
A coup d'etat led by Henry Laurens
Economic problems of debt and depression
Why were the farmers in Shay's rebellion uprising?
Increased taxes placed on the individuals by the state
Anger towards the adoption of the U.S.Constitution
The loss of subsidies being paid by the British crown
They were Patriots revolting against a Loyalist government
Democracy allows for the people to vote. Which constitutional principle protects this?
Popular Soveregnity
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Individual Rights
Which of the three branches includes the President, Vice President, and cabinet members?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Supreme Court
Which of the following is true about state constitutions?
State Constitutions must conform to the U.S. Constitution.
State Constitutions do not have to conform to the U.S. Constitution.
The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the country but the state can nullify a federal law.
The U.S. Constitution is the recommended law but states can make their own rules and laws.
Which principle of the Constitution is guaranteed through the first ten amendments?
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
Which of the following best describes how limited government is a founding principle of the United States Constitution?
All power comes through checks and balances which keeps the government strong.
All power comes from the people (voters) which keeps the government from becoming too powerful.
All power comes to the government through the king which keeps the government strong.
All power is given to the President which makes the government powerful.
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances?
A judge overturning a lower court's decision.
A legislative bill being vetoed by the President.
A governor granting a criminal a pardon.
A governor declaring a tax free period.
Which of the following BEST describes the constitutional principle of representative democracy?
Government's power is divided between national and state levels.
The authority of government flows from the people.
Voters elect representatives to exercise power for them.
Unalienable rights are guaranteed to all citizens in the Preamble and the Bill of Rights.
The U.S. Constitution established the division of governmental powers between the national and state governments. By doing so, what basic governmental principle was established?
popular sovereignty
federalism
separation of powers
checks and balances
When the U.S. Constitution established three branches of government, it was supporting which of the following principles?
popular sovereignty
federalism
separation of powers
checks and balances
What best describes the Constitutional principle of checks and balances?
Each branch of the government can limit the power of the others
the power of government is restricted by the Constitution
a bill must pass both houses of Congress
the power to declare war is given to the President
The national government has the ability to declare war, but individual states do not have that power. This is an example of (a) .
(a) is the idea that power flows from the people.
Which of the following did the Federalist party support? (Choose 3 that apply).
Rule by wealthy class
Strong Federal government
Strict Interpretation of the Constitution
Strong National Bank
What constitutional clause allowed for loose interpretation of the Constitution by the Federalists?
The Three-Fifths Clause
The "Necessary and Proper" Clause
The Jamestown Clause
The Clause of 1850
What political party supported strict interpretation of the Constitution?
Federalist
Anti-Secessionists
Anti-Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
What was the purpose of the protective tariff that Hamilton encouraged Congress to pass?
To protect foreign economies
To protect American mill workers
To encourage more foreign spending by Americans and the government
To discourage Americans from buying more foreign goods
What was the name of the political party that was led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison?
The Green Party
The Libertarian Party
The Democratic-Republicans
The Democratic-Libertarians
Which best describes the economic differences between the Federalists and Democratic Republicans in the early 1800's?
Democratic-Republicans favored the small farmer whereas Federalists favored manufacturing.
Democratic-Republicans supported the creation of the national ban whereas Federalist felt it was unconstitutional.
Democratic-Republicans favored a nation based on industry whereas the Federalist favored agriculture.
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans both agreed that the United States should not industrialize.
Which of the following is accurate about the Louisiana Purchase in 1803? (Choose 3 that apply)
It cost 15 million dollars.
It doubled the size of the country.
Democratic Republicans did not support it.
Jefferson used loose interpretation of the Constitution to support it.
What was the impact of the War of 1812? (Choose 2 that apply)
There was a surge of pride and nationalism in America.
The Federalist party died.
Native Americans got their land back.
Slaves were freed that served in the army.
Which South Carolinian was a warhawk in support of War of 1812?
John Rutledge
John C. Calhoun
Christopher Gadsden
James Madison
What did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions say?
States could nullify a federal law they thought was unconstitutional.
States could regulate their own trade.
States could decide if they wanted slavery or not.
States could ratify federal laws they like.
How was the Louisiana Purchase a departure from the traditional ideas of a Democratic-Republic?
The Constitution did not explicitly say that the federal government had the power to purchase land, so the purchase required a loose interpretation of the Constitution.
The Constitution said that the federal government could not purchase land, so Jefferson's actions were unconstitutional.
The Federalists argued that Congress had the ability to pass all laws that are "necessary and proper." According to the Federalists, what does this mean?
Congress has the power to do anything that it wants to do
Congress has the power to pass things that are needed to accomplish the requirements of the Constitution
Select the first two major political parties of the United States. (Chose 2 that apply).
Democrats
Republicans
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Which of the following issues would have been supported by the Federalists?
States establishing their own trade agreements with other nations.
A strong national government that would restore economic stability and influence foreign affairs.
Strong State governments that could defend themselves more effectively.
A strong national government that would be controlled by a unicameral government.
In the late 1700's, which group would have continued to support a weak central government as established by the Articles of Confederation?
Loyalists
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Tories
What was the position of South Carolina leaders at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
They supported keeping the Articles of Confederation.
They supported a strong national government with a new constitution.
They supported protective tariffs to encourage manufacturing.
They supported the abolition of slavery.
Which best describes the economic problems facing South Carolina under the Articles of Confederation?
Debt and economic depression
Slave rebellions weakened the plantation systems
Another war with Great Britain over trade
Collapse of the rice culture
Why did South Carolinians at the Constitutional Convention not support the Three-Fifths Compromise?
They feared that South Carolina would be divided into sections.
They believed that the national government would become too strong.
They wanted slaves to be counted as full individuals.
They feared taxes on exports and imports.
What was the argument that prompted the Commerce Compromise?
The North opposed an increase in the international slave trade.
The North favored taxing exports.
The South opposed the federal regulation of trade.
The South favored abolishing the international slave trade.
Why did small states supporting the New Jersey Plan?
The plan based representation on population.
The plan gave all states equal representation.
The plan counted 3/5 of slaves for population purposes.
The plan was created by another southern state.
Which of the following compromises included allowing for a bicameral legislature, had equal representation in the Senate and based the House of Representatives on a state's population?
New Jersey Compromise
Commerce Compromise
Virginia Compromise
The Great Compromise
Which of the following was a problem faced by Upcountry settlers during the ratification of the United States Constitution?
The ratifying convention was held in Charleston which made it hard for the Upcountry settlers to participate.
The ratifying convention was held in Columbia which made it hard for the Upcountry settlers to participate.
The Upcountry settlers refused to attend the convention.
The Upcountry settlers were not allowed to vote on the Constitution.
