Cartography and Early Settlements Quiz

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What does cartography refer to?

The study of historical artifacts

The science or art of creating maps (correct)

A method of agriculture

A political governance structure

Which tool was used to propel spears or darts with greater force?

Atlatl (correct)

Sling

Crossbow

Bow and arrow

What was the purpose of the Slave Code of 1740?

To promote fair governance in the colonies

To grant land rights to settlers

To restrict the behavior and control the lives of enslaved people (correct)

To establish trade regulations in the colonies

What system granted land to settlers for bringing others to a colony?

Headright System Signup and view all the answers

What does mercantilism involve?

Colonies existing to benefit the parent country Signup and view all the answers

Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?

Articles of Confederation Signup and view all the answers

What was one major outcome of the Proclamation of 1763?

It restricted settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?

It guarantees individual freedoms and rights Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary economic focus of South Carolina during the colonial period?

Agriculture-based activities such as indigo and rice Signup and view all the answers

Which battle marked the final major conflict of the Revolutionary War?

Yorktown Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for utilizing guerilla tactics in the South during the Revolutionary War?

Francis Marion Signup and view all the answers

What significant role did Rebecca Motte play during the Revolutionary War?

Aided in reclaiming her plantation from British forces Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Intolerable Acts?

Led to colonial unrest and resistance Signup and view all the answers

Which document was primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson on July 4, 1776?

The Declaration of Independence Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution?

It threatened individual and state rights Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Sons and Daughters of Liberty?

Resisting British rule and advocating for independence Signup and view all the answers

Which was the first permanent English settlement in North America?

Jamestown Signup and view all the answers

What was the Proclamation of 1763 meant to achieve?

Restrict colonial settlement west of the Appalachians Signup and view all the answers

What did the Sugar Act impose taxes on?

Molasses and sugar Signup and view all the answers

Which explorer is associated with the mapping and exploration of the Louisiana Purchase territory?

Lewis and Clark Signup and view all the answers

What was the major outcome of the Siege of Charleston in 1780?

Capture of Charleston by British forces Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Vice President under Andrew Jackson and advocated for states’ rights?

John C. Calhoun Signup and view all the answers

What were the core objections of South Carolina delegates to the Declaration of Independence?

Fear of losing economic stability and slavery Signup and view all the answers

What principle ensures that government powers are restricted by law to protect individual rights?

Limited Government Signup and view all the answers

Which agreement established a bicameral legislature during the Constitutional Convention?

Great Compromise Signup and view all the answers

What does Federalism refer to in the context of U.S. governance?

Power is shared between national and state governments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the purpose of the 3/5 Compromise?

To include a fraction of enslaved persons for representation Signup and view all the answers

What was one consequence of the impressment of American sailors by the British?

Increased tensions leading to the War of 1812 Signup and view all the answers

What was one primary goal of Jacksonian Democracy?

To expand voting rights for all white males Signup and view all the answers

Which battle marked a major event during the Revolutionary War when British forces captured Charlestown?

Siege of Charlestown Signup and view all the answers

What was a key issue addressed by the Missouri Compromise?

Balance between free and slave states Signup and view all the answers

What did the Alien and Sedition Acts limit?

Freedom of speech and press Signup and view all the answers

Who is known as the 'Swamp Fox' for his guerrilla warfare tactics during the Revolutionary War?

Francis Marion Signup and view all the answers

What did the XYZ Affair involve?

Bribes demanded by French officials Signup and view all the answers

Which event directly contradicted the principle of federal authority during the Nullification Crisis?

South Carolina's declaration of tariffs as unconstitutional Signup and view all the answers

What role did popular sovereignty play in the founding principles of the Constitution?

It emphasizes government accountability to the people Signup and view all the answers

Which politician played a significant role in establishing the Carolina colony?

Lord Anthony Ashley Cooper Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cartography and Historical Artifacts

Cartography is the science and art of mapmaking.
Artifacts are historical objects created by humans, like tools or pottery.

Nomadic Lifestyle

Nomadic lifestyles involve frequent movement instead of settling permanently.
The Atlatl is a tool for propelling spears or darts.

Agriculture and Early Settlement Methods

Barter is the exchange of goods without money.
Wattle and daub is a building method using woven sticks and mud or clay.
Colonies are settlements in distant lands controlled by a mother country (the governing country).
The mother country benefits economically through the colony's resources and market.

Political Movements and Governance

The Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina structured the Carolina colony.
- This document outlined land distribution, social classes, and governance regulations.
The Slave Code of 1740 restricted enslaved people's behavior and lives in South Carolina.
The Regulator Movement was a movement for fairer governance in the Carolina backcountry.
The Headright System offered land to settlers for bringing themselves, family, or servants to a colony.
An indentured servant worked a set number of years to pay off passage to the colonies and get lodging and food.
A township plan facilitated settlement by organizing land grants for newcomers in South Carolina.

Economic Policies

Mercantilism prioritized the mother country's gain through resources and trade.
The Proclamation of 1763 restricted colonial settlement west of the Appalachians.

Documents and Statements

The Articles of Confederation was the first U.S. constitution.
- This created a weak central government, giving states more power.
The Bill of Rights protects individual freedoms and rights (First ten amendments of the US Constitution).
A thesis statement is a summarization of a document's main argument.

Branches of Government/Responsibilities

The U.S. Constitution outlines the structure of the U.S. government.
- Separation of Powers divides government into three branches (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial).
- Checks and Balances allow each branch to limit the others' power.
- Federalism divides powers between the national and state governments.
Popular Sovereignty is based on the people's right to govern themselves and hold the government accountable.
Limited Government restricts the powers of the government with laws to protect individual rights.

Key Issues

The Louisiana Purchase (1803) vastly expanded U.S. territory.
The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature (House and Senate).
The Virginia plan proposed representation based on population.
The New Jersey plan supported equal representation per state.
Impressment was the British practice of forcibly recruiting American sailors.
Nationalism emphasizes patriotism and national unity.
Sectionalism prioritizes regional interests above national unity.
The 3/5 Compromise counted enslaved people as three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation purposes (during the 1787 Constitutional Convention).

Major Events (significance & dates)

The Settlement of Jamestown (1607) was the first permanent English colony in America.
The Stono Rebellion (1739) led to stricter slave laws.
The Siege of Charlestown (1780) was a major Revolutionary War battle.
The American Revolution (1775-83) was between the American colonies and Great Britain.
- The First Continental Congress (1774) and Second Continental Congress (1775) organized responses to British policies.
The Constitutional Convention (1787) established the U.S. Constitution replacing the Articles of Confederation.
The XYZ Affair (1797-98) nearly led to war with France.
The Alien and Sedition Acts (1798) curtailed freedoms of speech and press.
The Star-Spangled Banner is the U.S. national anthem.
The Missouri Compromise (1820) addressed the issue of slavery states balance.
The Trail of Tears (1830s) involved the forced relocation of Native American tribes.
The War of 1812 involved Great Britain and the U.S. (1812-15).

Jacksonian Democracy and the Nullification Crisis

Jacksonian Democracy promoted greater democracy for common people, and increased voting rights for white males.
The Nullification Crisis (1830s) involved South Carolina challenging federal tariffs and authority.

People (description and significance)

Lord Anthony Ashley Cooper was a Lord Proprietor.
Catawba, Cherokee, and Yamassee are Native American tribes related to South Carolina.
Christopher Columbus and Francisco Gordillo were explorers.
Gullah describes descendants of enslaved Africans in the Carolina coast, who developed unique culture, language, and traditions.
George Washington was the first U.S. President; key during the American Revolution.
Francis Marion ("Swamp Fox") was a Revolutionary War hero.
Charles Sumter, Andrew Pickens, Rebecca Motte, William Moultrie, William Jasper, Lewis & Clark, Emily Geiger, Eliza Lucas Pinckney, Thomas Jefferson (Louisiana Purchase), John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, and Andrew Jackson are historical figures related to the development of the United States and South Carolina.
Federalists and Anti-Federalists were political groups during the Constitution's ratification.

Locations (locations and significance)

South Carolina geographic regions include the Blue Ridge, Piedmont, Sandhills, Inner Coastal Plain, Outer Coastal Plain, and Coastal Zone.
St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest European-established city in the U.S.
Jamestown, Virginia was the first permanent English settlement.
Roanoke, North Carolina (Lost Colony.)
Barbados and Oyster Point (Charleston) were significant locations relevant to the settlement of South Carolina.
Sullivan's Island and Yorktown were battle sites.
The equator and prime meridian are important geographical references.
Tropical zone defines a region based on its climate.

South Carolina Specific Information

South Carolina counties and local geographic features are included.
Information on Significant South Carolina wildlife (deer, dog, tree, moto, mammal) is present.
South Carolina's state Governor and capital city are identified.
Early South Carolina economy involved agriculture (indigo, rice, cotton).

South Carolina History (Battles, People and Acts)

The role of women during the Revolutionary War is recognized.
Battles like Lexington and Concord, Yorktown, Sullivan's Island, Camden, Cowpens, King's Mountain, and the Siege of Charleston are essential to understand.
Key people during the American Revolution, including Crispus Attucks, are listed.
Important acts like the Intolerable Acts, Stamp Act, Proclamation of 1763, Sugar Act, Townshend Acts, Tea Act, and the reasons Britain taxed the colonists are discussed.
The Declaration of Independence, signed by South Carolina delegates, was a significant document in the Revolution (July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia).
Terms like Loyalists, Patriots, Salutary Neglect, boycotts, and the Sons/Daughters of Liberty are key concepts, along with the role propaganda played.

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