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What does the term 'barter' refer to?
What does the term 'barter' refer to?
Mercantilism promotes the idea that colonies should operate independently from their parent country.
Mercantilism promotes the idea that colonies should operate independently from their parent country.
False
What was the purpose of the Slave Code of 1740?
What was the purpose of the Slave Code of 1740?
To restrict the behavior of enslaved people and control their lives.
The __________ refers to the country that governs a colony.
The __________ refers to the country that governs a colony.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following was a document created to govern the Carolina colony?
Which of the following was a document created to govern the Carolina colony?
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The U.S. Constitution is the first constitution of the United States.
The U.S. Constitution is the first constitution of the United States.
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What system granted land to settlers in South Carolina for bringing others to the colony?
What system granted land to settlers in South Carolina for bringing others to the colony?
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Which principle ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?
Which principle ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?
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Checks and balances allow one branch of government to operate independently without oversight from the others.
Checks and balances allow one branch of government to operate independently without oversight from the others.
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What was the purpose of the 3/5 Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?
What was the purpose of the 3/5 Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?
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The __________ was the first permanent English settlement in America, founded in 1607.
The __________ was the first permanent English settlement in America, founded in 1607.
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Match the following key events with their significance:
Match the following key events with their significance:
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Which plan proposed equal representation for states regardless of size?
Which plan proposed equal representation for states regardless of size?
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Federalism refers to the division of powers between national and state governments.
Federalism refers to the division of powers between national and state governments.
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Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner?
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The __________ refers to the forced relocation of Native American tribes during the 1830s.
The __________ refers to the forced relocation of Native American tribes during the 1830s.
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What did the Great Compromise accomplish during the Constitutional Convention?
What did the Great Compromise accomplish during the Constitutional Convention?
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Nationalism promotes loyalty to one's region over the country as a whole.
Nationalism promotes loyalty to one's region over the country as a whole.
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What was impressment, and why did it contribute to the War of 1812?
What was impressment, and why did it contribute to the War of 1812?
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The political movement during Andrew Jackson’s presidency that promoted democracy for the common man is known as __________.
The political movement during Andrew Jackson’s presidency that promoted democracy for the common man is known as __________.
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Which of the following individuals was known as the 'Swamp Fox' during the Revolutionary War?
Which of the following individuals was known as the 'Swamp Fox' during the Revolutionary War?
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William Moultrie played a key role in the defense of Fort Moultrie.
William Moultrie played a key role in the defense of Fort Moultrie.
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What was the significance of the Siege of Charleston?
What was the significance of the Siege of Charleston?
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The first permanent English settlement in North America was __________.
The first permanent English settlement in North America was __________.
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Match the following Revolutionary War battles with their outcomes:
Match the following Revolutionary War battles with their outcomes:
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Which act imposed taxes on paper goods and led to significant colonial grievance?
Which act imposed taxes on paper goods and led to significant colonial grievance?
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The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.
The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.
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Who were the signers of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina?
Who were the signers of the Declaration of Independence from South Carolina?
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The __________ was a political group that opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
The __________ was a political group that opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
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Match the following historical figures with their roles:
Match the following historical figures with their roles:
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What was the main purpose of the Townshend Acts?
What was the main purpose of the Townshend Acts?
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Barbados had an insignificant influence on South Carolina's economy.
Barbados had an insignificant influence on South Carolina's economy.
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What was the Proclamation of 1763?
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were known for leading the Corps of __________.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were known for leading the Corps of __________.
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Study Notes
Cartography and Historical Objects
- Cartography is the science and art of mapmaking.
- Artifacts are historical objects made by humans, like tools and pottery.
Nomadic Lifestyle
- Nomadic lifestyles involve frequent movement instead of settling permanently.
Tools and Weapons
- Atlatls were tools used for propelling spears and darts more effectively.
Agriculture and Economic Exchange
- Barter is the exchange of goods and services without money.
- Wattle and daub is a building method using woven sticks (wattle) and mud or clay (daub).
- Colonies are settlements controlled by a mother country, often for economic benefit.
- The mother country is the controlling nation of a colony.
Political Movements in the Colonies
- The Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina governed the Carolina colony. This included regulations on land, social classes, and governance.
- The Slave Code of 1740 was a set of laws restricting enslaved people's behavior.
- The Regulator Movement was a backcountry effort to establish order.
- The headright system granted land to settlers for bringing people to the colony.
- Indentured servants worked for a set number of years in exchange for passage and provisions.
- The township plan in South Carolina organized land grants for settlement.
Economic Policies
- Mercantilism was an economic system where colonies benefited the mother country by supplying resources and purchasing finished goods.
- The Proclamation of 1763 restricted colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains to prevent conflicts with Native Americans.
Documents and Statements
- The Articles of Confederation was the first U.S. constitution, creating a weak central government.
- The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing individual freedoms.
- A thesis statement summarizes the main argument or point of a document.
Branches of Government
- The U.S. Constitution outlines the structure of the U.S. government (including separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism).
- Pillars of the Constitution include separation of powers, federalism, and checks and balances.
- Popular Sovereignty states that government power comes from the people to ensure accountability.
- Limited Government establishes restrictions on government power to preserve freedoms.
- Separation of Powers divides government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
- Checks and Balances allow each branch to limit the other's power to prevent abuse.
- Federalism divides power between national and state governments.
Key Issues and Compromises
- Louisiana Purchase (1803) increased U.S. territory.
- The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature (House and Senate).
- The Virginia Plan proposed representation based on population (favoring larger states).
- The New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation for all states.
- Impressment was the British practice of forcing American sailors into their navy.
- Nationalism is strong loyalty to a country.
- Sectionalism is loyalty to a region over the nation.
- The 3/5ths Compromise counted enslaved people as 3/5 of a person for representation and taxation purposes, resolving conflict between Northern and Southern states.
Major Events
- Four periods of Development marked significant historical and economic growth in a region.
- Jamestown (1607) became the first permanent English settlement.
- The Stono Rebellion (1739) led to stricter slave laws in South Carolina.
- Siege of Charlestown (1780) was a major Revolutionary War battle.
- American Revolution (1775–1783).
- First Continental Congress (1774).
- Second Continental Congress (1775).
- Constitutional Convention (1787) established the U.S. Constitution.
- XYZ Affair (1797–1798) almost led to war between U.S. and France.
- Alien and Sedition Acts (1798) restricted freedoms of speech and press.
- Star-Spangled Banner (written during War of 1812).
- Missouri Compromise (1820) balanced free and slave states.
- Trail of Tears (1830s) forced Native American relocation.
- War of 1812 (1812–1815) was fought between the U.S. and Great Britain.
Jacksonian Democracy and Political Crises
- Jacksonian Democracy promoted voting rights for white men.
- Nullification Crisis (1830s) saw South Carolina challenge federal authority.
People and Their Significance
- Key figures in South Carolina history were involved in colonization, the Revolution, and significant events.
- Explorers like Francisco Gordillo and Christopher Columbus contributed to early explorations.
- Eliza Lucas Pinckney was a key figure in agriculture; Gullah culture descends from enslaved Africans in the Carolina coast.
Locations and Their Significance
- South Carolina's geographic regions include various areas.
- St. Augustine, Florida, is the oldest European-established city in the U.S.
- Jamestown, Virginia, was the first permanent English settlement.
- Key locations relevant to the history of the American Revolution, such as Charleston, South Carolina and Yorktown, Virginia.
South Carolina
- South Carolina's economy was significantly impacted by agriculture during the colonial era.
- Major South Carolina battles fought during the American Revolution are outlined.
People in South Carolina
- Notable figures such as Francis Marion, William Moultrie, and Charles Sumter were significant during the American Revolution.
Acts and Documents
- Britain taxed the colonists to cover debts from the French and Indian War.
- Intolerable Acts, Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Townshend Acts, Tea Act, were all prominent acts leading up to the Revolution.
- Proclamation of 1763 restricted colonial westward expansion.
- The Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776, Philadelphia, PA): South Carolina delegates wanted to preserve slavery.
Terms and Concepts
- Loyalists and Patriots were opposing sides in the American Revolution.
- Salutary Neglect refers to Britain's lax enforcement of colonial laws.
- Boycotts were a protest tactic employed by colonists.
- Sons/Daughters of Liberty were organizations that resisted British rule.
- Propaganda was used to shape public opinion.
- Women played a significant role in the Revolution.
Important Congresses
- First and Second Continental Congresses were crucial for organizing colonial responses to British policies.
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This quiz explores the essential elements of cartography, historical artifacts, and the nomadic lifestyle. Additionally, it covers topics like economic exchange practices and political movements in colonial settings. Test your knowledge on these interconnected themes!
