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- 1. Multiple Choice
At the Constitutional Convention, What was the difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
The Virginia Plan called for representation based on population, whereas the New Jersey Plan called for equal representation.
The Virginia Plan called for equal representation, whereas the New Jersey Plan called for representation based on population.
The Virginia Plan included slaves in determining representation, while the New Jersey Plan did not.
The Virginia Plan did not include slaves in determining representation, while the New Jersey Plan did.
- 2. Multiple Choice
Why were South Carolinians supportive of the adoption of the Commerce Compromise during the writing of the Constitution?
It prevented export taxes being added to cash crops traded to other countries.
It settled trade disputes between the northern and southern states.It
It included taxes that targeted farmers in the Up Country.
It placed special taxes on northern states but not southern states.
- 3. Multiple Choice
How did the economic culture of SC impact its delegates' interpretation of the Great Compromise?
They believed that slaves should be counted toward population totals when calculating state representation.
They belieed that the entire population of industrialized cities should not be used when calculating state representation.
They believed that all states should have equal representation in the federal government regardless of their populations.
They believed that states should have representation based off of their populations of landowners.
- 4. Multiple Choice
If Daniel Shays, leader of Shay's Rebellion, had visited post-Revolutionary SC, with whom would he have found the most support?
the African American slaves who were also planning rebellions
the backcountry farmers who resented the power of the coastal elite
the Low Country landowners who held most of the political power
the Loyalists who remained committed to Great Britain.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why were South Carolinians at the Constitutional Convention supportive of the Three-Fifths Compromise?
South Carolinians wnated the government to regulate the slave trade so it would be fair for everyone.
They believed equal representation for all states would promote fairness and cooperation in the new nation.
Counting slaves as part of the population would boost SC's representation in Congress.
South Carolinians thought the North would keep slavery if they could count slaves in their population.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why did people in the Up Country tend to oppose ratification of the Constitution?
They felt the document should include a clause outlawing slavery.
They believed the right to vote should be given to all people, including women and free blacks.
They feared the new federal government would favor the wealthy elite.
They believed SC did not have enough representation in Congress.
- 7. Multiple Choice
At the Constitutional Convention, why were South Carolina's delegates opposed to giving the federal government power to regulate trade?
They wanted to ban all international trade and keep products in the country.
They wanted trade regulations to be determined by an international committee.
They felt the country had too much trade and wanted the government to focus on other economic issues.
They did not want the government to tax exports or end the slave trade.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which individual would most likely be a delegate at the Constitutional Convention?
a plantation owner from the Low Country
a middle class shop owner in Charleston
a well-educated free black man from Columbia
an independent farmer living in the Up Country
- 9. Multiple Choice
Why did people in the Up Country tend to be Anti-Federalists in the debate over ratification of the United States Constitution?
They wanted the new government to have a king rather than a president.
They were afraid wealthier citizesn would have too much power and control over the government.
They were disappointed that women and free blacks were not given the right to vote.
They opposed the idea of a bicameral legislature.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which best summarizes the role of SC's delegates to the Constitutional Convention?
They advocated keeping the Articles of Confederation.
They were against giving the federal government power over the states.
They were opposed to basing representation in Congres on population.
They compromised on several important issues but were supportive of the final document.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why were backcountry citizens angry about the site of the state ratifying convention for the Constitution?
They felt Columbia was a cleaner city with better accommodation for out of town visitors.
They had to travel a longer distance and could not influence the proceedings as easily.
The citizens of Charleston tended to support Anti-Federalist ideas, which upset the backcountry.
The location was prone to flooding and violent storms and seemed dangerous to meet in.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What was added to the Constitution to appease Anti-Federalists who were unhappy with the amount of power given the federal government?
the 3/5 Compromise
the Bill of Rights
the Judiciary Act of 1789
the Commere Clause
- 13. Multiple Choice
What were the attitudes of most backcountry farmers towards ratification of the Constitution?
Many of these men were former Loyalists who appreciated monarchy and liked the fact that the Constitution encouraged a strong central government.
Most of the Up Country population felt that the new government would prove to be too strong and sided with the Anti-Federalists.
Most backcountry farmers were not interested in the issue and did not mind that the Low Country elite had greater representation at the ratifying convention.
Backcountry farers were evenly split on the issue and therefore did not affect the outcome of the ratifying convention.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What kind of limitations on voting did SC delegates to the Constitutional Convention hope to see adopted by the new government?
Since they were wealthy landowners themselves, they favred property requirements for voting.
Since many people in their state were poor, they did not think any requirements were necessary for voting.
As educated members of society, they thought a literacy test was a necessary requirement.
The SC delegates wanted all white men and women to be able to vote.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What were two major results of the Commerce Compromise?
The federal government would not tax imports or regulate the slave trade.
The federal government would not tax exports or regulate the slave trade for 20 years.
The federal government would not regulate commerce at all but leave that responsibility to the states.
The federal government would not concern itself with the import of slaves but would tax the salve of them withing the states.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why were SC delegates to the Constitutional Convention unhappy with the 3/5 Compromise?
As a state with many slaves, they preferred a plan where slaves counted as equal members of the population.
They did not think that slaves should count as men at all and considered them property.
They had very few slaves and would not gain legislative seats as a result of this agreement.
They wanted there to be fewer restrictions on slavery than those instituted by the Compromise.
- 17. Multiple Choice
During the Constitutional Convention, which plan did SC support on the issue of representation in the legislature before a compromise was suggested?
the Carolinas Plan
the New Jersey Plan
the Virginia Plan
Pinckney's Plan
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which incident reflected tensions similar to those experienced by backcountry farmers and Low Country elites in SC and drew attention to the need for a stronger central government?
Whiskey Rebellion
Stono Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion
Turner Rebellion
- 19. Multiple Choice
What position did delegates from SC take on representation during the Philadelphia Convention of 1787?
They supported the New Jersey Plan to ensure each state was represented equally.
They supported the Virginia Plan to base representation solely on population.
They opposed the Three-Fifths Compromise to count slaves as part of a state's population.
They opposed the Great Compromise to create a bicameral legislature.
- 20. Multiple Choice
The SC delegates to the Philadelphia Convention in 1787 agreed on which major issue?
maintaining the power of the states over the federal government
abolishing slavery in northern states
creating a stronger national government
severing economic treaties with foreign nations
- 21. Multiple Choice
Why were SC's delegates to the Constitutional Convention supportive of the Commerce Compromise?
They believed it would encourage manufacturing.
They felt it would equalize representation in the legislative branch.
They did not want the goverment to tax cotton exports.
They wanted northern states to grown cash crops to export.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Why were many Up Country residents opposed to the ratification of the United States Constitution?
They wanted it to include a clause that outlawed slavery.
They felt it did not give the federal government enough power to enforce laws.
They believed it gave too much power to state governments.
They were concerned it gave too much power ot the wealthy elite.
- 23. Multiple Choice
How did the inclusion of the Three-Fifths Compromise in the Constitution impact the new United States government?
It prevented the president from having power over taxation.
It increased the Congressional representation of southern states.
It allowed Congressto pass laws using the Elastic Clause.
It made it possible for amendments to be added to the document.
- 24. Multiple Choice
What term was used to describe South Carolinians who opposed the ratification of the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
Democrats
Federalists
Jeffersonians
- 25. Multiple Choice
How did the demographic makeup of the "Framers" impact the structure of the government outlined in the Constitution?
It led to the creation of a government that favored wealthy, white male landowners
It led to the creation of a government that placed high importance on the needs of minorities.
It led to the creation of a government that favored smaller states over larger states.
It led to the creation of a government that supported farming over manufacturing.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Why did South Carolina's delegates to the Constitutional Convention support the Virginia Plan?
The plan proposed a weak chief executive.
The plan allowed for the continuation of slavery.
The plan benefited states with large populations.
The plan prevented the government from taxing exports.
- 27. Multiple Choice
Below is a list of ideas supported by South Carolinians at the Constitutional Congress. How does this list demonstrate the motives of South Carolinians when helping to draft the Constitution?
Representation determined by population
Six or seven presidential term
Only property owners should be eligible for office
They wanted to create a government that was inclusive of all people regardless of status.
They wanted to created a government that gave little to no power to the federal level of government.
They wanted to create a governemnt that radically upset the social structure of South Carolina society.
They wanted to create a government that benefitted SC yet did not change elements of society.
- 28. Multiple Choice
This is a list of things the South Carolina delegates wnated in the new Constition. Based on this list, which constitutional plan would the SC delegates support?
Creation of a strong national government
Establishment of three branches of government
Representation based on a state's population
the New Jersey Plan
the Virginia Plan
the 3/5 Compromise
the Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise
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