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- 1. Multiple Choice
How did the end of the French and Indian War help South Carolina?
The removal of the French from Canada meant less competition for fur traders.
The expulsion of the Cherokee from South Carolina resulted in less conflict.
The success of the British ensured that slavery would be protected in South Carolina
A British presence in Florida made the South Carolina colony feel safer
- 2. Multiple Choice
What law shows that the British gave up their policy of salutary neglect after the French and Indian War?
The Molasses Act
The Soodoo Act
The DP Act
The Sugar Act
- 3. Multiple Choice
What was the long-term cause of the French and Indian War?
A continuous economic rivalry between the British and French and their colonies.
The movement of French settlers into the Ohio River Valley
The winner got to do whatever they wanted
Extreme competition between the French fur traders and the Native Americans in the region
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why did the peace between the British settlers and the Cherokee end during the French and Indian War?
The British told the Cherokee's secrets to their rivals.
The British did not adequately protect the Cherokee from attack by the French.
The Cherokee told the British secrets to their rivals.
The Cherokee did not adequately protect the British from attack by the French.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is an appropriate title for this outline?
Results of World War 1.
The Result of Misbehavior
The Result of the French and Indian War
The Results of the American Revolution.
- 6. Multiple Choice
After the French and Indian war, the British cracked down on trade violations by using vice admiralty courts to prosecute smugglers. Why did the use of these courts anger the American colonists?
Colonists wanted to be able to buy goods brought to the colonists by the smugglers.
The courts did not allow a trial by jury, and colonists felt that was a violation of individual rights.
Colonists did not believe the courts gave out harsh enough punishments to the smugglers
The courts were located in the colonies, and the colonists wanted the trials to take place in England.
- 7. Multiple Choice
After the French and Indian War, how did the British attitude toward the colonists change?
The British decided to practice salutary neglect and ignore the colonists.
Their attitude did not change.
The British gave the colonists morefreedom and allowed them to elect their leaders
The British imposed new taxes and tried to control colonial trade
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why did the British government stop their policy of salutary neglect after the French and Indian War?
They were angry at the treatment that they British soldiers received.
They felt the colonies were not capable of governing themselves
They needed to collect taxes to pay off debt and support the British army
They wanted to punish the colonists for not helping defeat the French
- 9. Multiple Choice
How did colonial women most commonly contribute to resistance against the British?
They organized spinning bees to create cloth, so that colonists would not have to buy British goods
They helped enforce boycotts through intimidation and threats against non-participants
They wrote direct letters to the King and Parliament stating why there disagreed with new laws
They joined the Sons of Liberty and the Minute Men in large numbers
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why were colonists unhappy and dissatisfied even after the Stamp Act was repealed?
Boycotts had hurt the American economy by limiting trade between merchants.
The Stamp Act was replaced with the Townshend Duties, a set of import taxes designed to raise revenue
The violent acts of the Sons of Liberty scared many Patriots
There no longer was a need for the Stamp Act Congress to meet and colonial cooperation decreased.
- 11. Multiple Choice
How did Great Britain react to the Boston Tea Party and other tea protests across the colonies?
They revoked the privileges given to the East India Tea Company.
They passed the Intolerable Acts and closed the port of Boston
They declared war on the colonies.
They refused to sell tea to the colonists.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which listing has the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence in the correct order?
Lexington and Concord, Boston Tea Party, First Continental Congress, Intolerable Acts
First Continental Congress, Intolerable Acts, Boston Tea Party, Lexington and Concord
Boston Tea Party, First Continental Congress, Intolerable Acts, Lexington and Concord
Boston Tea Party, Intolerable Acts, First Continental Congress, Lexington and Concord
- 13. Multiple Choice
What crisis was caused by all of the acts imposed on the colonists by Great Britain?
The removal of the Dutch from North America
the removal of the French from Canada
The American Revolution
The French and Indian War
- 14. Multiple Choice
Who did American colonists believe had the right to impose taxes on the colonies?
Colonial assemblies
Parliament
Churches
The King
- 15. Multiple Choice
How did South Carolina contribute to the meeting of the First Continental Congress?
They sent delegates, one of whom was elected the Congress' president, and ensured that the rice trade would continue even though other trade restrictions were passed.
They sent delegates and agreed to a non-importation and non-exportation pact even though it would greatly harm South Carolina's economy.
They sent delegates who vigorously supported the King and the British government's position in all debates.
They did not send delegates, but rather contributed a written document outlining their strategies for dealing with the British government.
- 16. Multiple Choice
This drawing appeared in a colonial newspaper during the time of the Stamp Act. Which viewpoint does this drawing represent?
The Stamp Act will help raise money to fund the British army
The Stamp Act is a good way to help merchants sell products.
The Stamp Act puts the colonists in danger of an attack by France.
The Stamp Act is unfair, and the colonists should not have to follow it.
- 17. Multiple Choice
This is a chart that describes specific items that were taxed by an act passed by the British Government. Which act placed a tax on these items?
The Stamp Act
The Tea Act
The Quartering Act
The Coercive Act
- 18. Multiple Choice
What did the colonists mean by the slogan "no taxation without representation"?
France should not be allowed to tax imports.
All men and women should be allowed to vote.
People should have a voice in laws they must obey.
Only Parliament can pass laws for the colonies.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which group of people were represented by the South Carolina delegates to the Second Continental Congress?
Backcountry woodsmen
Small subsistence farmers
The Lowcountry elite
Slaves and women
- 20. Multiple Choice
According to the Declaration of Independence, who was responsible for violating the rights of the colonists?
the colonial assemblies
the King
Parliament
royal governors
- 21. Multiple Choice
Whose ideas provided the foundation for the Declaration of Independence?
Edward Rutledge
Benjamin Franklin
John Locke
George Washington
- 22. Multiple Choice
What important document was debated at the Second Continental Congress?
The Magna Carta
The Declaration of Independence
The Mayflower Compact
The Fundamental Constitutions of the Carolinas
- 23. Multiple Choice
What rights are referred to in the Declaration of Independence?
Freedom of speech, religion, and movement
Life, choice, and private property
The Divine Rights of Kings
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
- 24. Multiple Choice
What role did Thomas Lynch, Jr., Thomas Heyward, Jr., Edward Rutledge, and Arthur Middleton have as part of the Second Continental Congress?
They argued against independence and refused to sign the Declaration of Independence.
They served as delegates to the Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence.
They encouraged the Congress to take action to help South Carolinians in the Upcountry.
They boycotted the Congress and refused to participate unless South Carolina was given more delegates.
- 25. Multiple Choice
According to this excerpt, what is the main purpose of government?
To protect people's natural rights
To make sure people obey laws
To punish citizens who commit crimes
To govern according to the will of God
- 26. Multiple Choice
Which idea was included in the Declaration of Independence?
State governments have sovereignty over the federal government.
The government should be divided into three branches.
Checks and balances prevent a government from becoming too powerful.
People can abolish a government that does not protect their rights.
- 27. Multiple Choice
During the Revolutionary War, which group of people were known as the Patriots?
Slaves who served in the militia
Native Americans who supported the British
Colonists who supported independence
Colonists who supported British rule of the colonies
- 28. Multiple Choice
Why did many Native American tribes, like the Cherokee, support the British during the American Revolution?
They did not agree with the concept of independence.
They had many previous conflicts with the colonists.
The British promised to allow them to have western lands if England won.
They had more contact with British in the years leading up to the war.
- 29. Multiple Choice
How did South Carolinians reconcile their fears about a slave rebellion with the need for help during the American Revolution?
They did not let slaves serve in the military at first, but later allowed them to serve in noncombat roles.
They let slaves fight in the war, promising them their independence when the war was over
They let slaves serve in the military all along, but did not let them use weapons or fight as soldiers.
They passed further slave codes and dispatched soldiers to large plantations to monitor the slaves' behavior.
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which of the speakers in this chart best represents the point of view of a slave?
A
B
C
D
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which colony had the most Loyalists during the American Revolution?
New York
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Georgia
- 32. Multiple Choice
Where did the majority of South Carolinians who considered themselves to be Loyalists live?
In the Lowcountry
In large cities
In coastal areas
In the Upcountry
- 33. Multiple Choice
Why did many South Carolina Loyalists change their position once the British arrived in the colony?
Patriot groups in the colony promised to give Loyalists large amounts of land.
The British said they would free the slaves if they won the war.
Patriot groups attacked Loyalists and put them in jail for being traitors.
The British attacked homes and churches and were cruel to the colonists.
- 34. Multiple Choice
How did women from South Carolina contribute to the war effort of the American Revolution?
They worked as nurses and messengers
They took positions in the state government
They helped train the male soldiers
They protected the slaves
- 35. Multiple Choice
Study the chart, and answer the question. What is the correct order of these events?
A,C,D,B
C,A,B,D
D,C,A,B
D,B,A,C
- 36. Multiple Choice
After the Battle of Saratoga, which nation openly helped the colonists, making it possible for them to win the war?
Canada
France
Portugal
Spain
- 37. Multiple Choice
What is the term used to describe the small groups of Patriots such as those led by Frances Marion that used guerrilla fighting tactics against the British?
Tories
Sons of Liberty
Partisans bands
The Continental Army
- 38. Multiple Choice
What best describes the strategy of the Patriot militias and the Continental Army in South Carolina during the Revolution?
Constant direct assaults on the British, from land and sea
A blockade of the British-controlled port of Charleston
Avoidance of direct conflict in combination with hit-and-run guerrilla tactics
Frequent negotiations for peace and the exchange of prisoners-of-war
- 39. Multiple Choice
Which battle is considered a turning point in the fight for control of the Carolinas during the Revolutionary War?
Saratoga
King's Mountain
Eutaw Springs
Yorktown
- 40. Multiple Choice
What tactic did the British use to capture the city of Charles Town during the American Revolution?
Conducting a siege to cut off supplies to the city
Using guerilla warfare to surprise the residents
Shooting cannonballs into the city all day and night
Tricking the residents into thinking they were there to sign a peace treaty
- 41. Multiple Choice
Why was South Carolina an area of focus for the British during the Revolutionary War?
The colony had the most Patriots and therefore the British wanted to wipe them out.
Its central location meant that taking South Carolina would make it harder for the colonies to coordinate attacks.
There were many Loyalists in South Carolina whom the British thought would join their cause.
There were many resources in the land there that could be used for ammunition.
- 42. Multiple Choice
What did the Battle of Cowpens illustrate about the American Revolution?
The Continental Army could never defeat the British
The Continental Army and local militia working together could defeat the British.
Local partisan bands had a strong reputation for fighting and refusing to retreat.
The British were unable to win any battles in the Carolinas
- 43. Multiple Choice
Many opponents to the Revolutionary War were located in the backcountry of South Carolina. How did the Provincial Congress deal with this?
Initially they signed the Treaty of Ninety Six, guaranteeing the area's neutrality, but later they sent forces to fight the Loyalists there.
From the start, the Provincial Congress did not represent the interests of the backcountry and used the militia to control the people living there
A peace treaty known as the Treaty of Ninety Six established that although the people of the region disagreed with the government, there would be no fighting.
The Provincial Congress issued Order 98, that stated any Loyalist opposition would be executed if captured.
- 44. Multiple Choice
Which aspect of the South Carolina constitution established during the American Revolution reflected not only a rejection of British tradition, but a desire to separate church and state?
Greater representation for the backcountry in the legislature
The elimination of the Anglican Church as the state-supported church
The naming of a governor who had the right to veto laws
The establishment of two houses of the legislature, with the upper house elected by the lower house
- 45. Multiple Choice
What was the name of the legislature that governed South Carolina during the Revolutionary War?
The Committee of 99
The Royal Congress
The Provincial Congress
The Second Continental Congress
- 46. Multiple Choice
What types of issues showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Military decision-making and war strategy
Post-war debts and economic problems
Slavery and abolition
Trade concerns within states
- 47. Multiple Choice
Which event showed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation and led to a convention to consider changing the government?
The surrender at Yorktown
Shay's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion
The Stono Rebellion
- 48. Multiple Choice
Which South Carolina leader was in favor of a stronger national government and actively encouraged other states to contribute more to the government's finances?
Henry Laurens
John C. Calhoun
Charles Pinckney
Horatio Gates
- 49. Multiple Choice
What was the main problem with the Articles of Confederation?
The national government had too much power.
The national government could not admit new states
The states did not have the power to pass laws
The state governments had more power than the national government
- 50. Multiple Choice
Why were people in the backcountry upset with the first government established in South Carolina after the start of the Revolutionary War?
The majority of representation was given to people in the Lowcountry.
Upcountry residents were not allowed to vote or send delegates to the legislature.
The Church of England was declared the official religion of South Carolina.
Lowcountry farmers were charged higher taxes than Upcountry farmers.
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