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Which event is considered the catalyst that directly initiated the American Civil War?
Which event is considered the catalyst that directly initiated the American Civil War?
- The election of Abraham Lincoln as President.
- The attack on Fort Sumter by Confederate forces. (correct)
- The secession of South Carolina from the Union.
- The Dred Scott Supreme Court decision.
What was the primary objective of the Freedmen’s Bureau during the Reconstruction era?
What was the primary objective of the Freedmen’s Bureau during the Reconstruction era?
- To assist formerly enslaved people in their transition to freedom through education, healthcare, and employment. (correct)
- To provide immediate financial assistance to struggling Southern plantation owners.
- To redistribute land from former slaveholders to newly freed African Americans.
- To oversee the implementation of Black Codes across the Southern states.
What strategies did Ben Tillman employ as governor and senator to disenfranchise Black voters in South Carolina?
What strategies did Ben Tillman employ as governor and senator to disenfranchise Black voters in South Carolina?
- Advocating for literacy tests and poll taxes that disproportionately affected Black citizens. (correct)
- Implementing policies that encouraged African Americans to migrate to Northern states.
- Using violence and intimidation through groups like the Red Shirts to suppress Black voting.
- Passing legislation that explicitly prohibited African Americans from owning property.
In what way did Briggs v. Elliott (1952) contribute to the broader Civil Rights Movement?
In what way did Briggs v. Elliott (1952) contribute to the broader Civil Rights Movement?
What was the main argument presented in the Southern Manifesto, and which political figure from South Carolina was a signatory?
What was the main argument presented in the Southern Manifesto, and which political figure from South Carolina was a signatory?
Which event marked the end of Reconstruction and resulted in the resurgence of white supremacist groups in South Carolina?
Which event marked the end of Reconstruction and resulted in the resurgence of white supremacist groups in South Carolina?
What was the primary goal of the 1895 South Carolina Constitution, influenced by figures such as Ben Tillman?
What was the primary goal of the 1895 South Carolina Constitution, influenced by figures such as Ben Tillman?
How did the Briggs v.Elliott case in 1952 contribute to the broader Civil Rights Movement?
How did the Briggs v.Elliott case in 1952 contribute to the broader Civil Rights Movement?
What was the key impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on South Carolina, despite initial opposition from figures like Senator Olin D. Johnston?
What was the key impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on South Carolina, despite initial opposition from figures like Senator Olin D. Johnston?
Following the Civil War, what was a significant immediate impact of Reconstruction on South Carolina?
Following the Civil War, what was a significant immediate impact of Reconstruction on South Carolina?
Which factor MOST contributed to South Carolina's decision to secede from the Union in 1860?
Which factor MOST contributed to South Carolina's decision to secede from the Union in 1860?
How did the Freedmen's Bureau MOST significantly impact African Americans in South Carolina during Reconstruction?
How did the Freedmen's Bureau MOST significantly impact African Americans in South Carolina during Reconstruction?
What was the PRIMARY goal of white supremacist groups, such as the Red Shirts, during the Reconstruction era in South Carolina?
What was the PRIMARY goal of white supremacist groups, such as the Red Shirts, during the Reconstruction era in South Carolina?
How did the textile industry's growth in South Carolina during the Jim Crow era affect the state's economy and social structure?
How did the textile industry's growth in South Carolina during the Jim Crow era affect the state's economy and social structure?
Which of the following methods was PRIMARILY used to disenfranchise African American voters in South Carolina during the Jim Crow era?
Which of the following methods was PRIMARILY used to disenfranchise African American voters in South Carolina during the Jim Crow era?
What was Strom Thurmond's role in the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina?
What was Strom Thurmond's role in the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina?
How did World War I impact the African American population in South Carolina?
How did World War I impact the African American population in South Carolina?
What was the MOST significant outcome of the Briggs v. Elliott case in South Carolina during the Civil Rights Movement?
What was the MOST significant outcome of the Briggs v. Elliott case in South Carolina during the Civil Rights Movement?
Flashcards
Secession
Secession
The act of a state leaving the Union. South Carolina was the first in 1860.
Fort Sumter (1861)
Fort Sumter (1861)
First battle of the Civil War, Confederate forces fired on the fort.
Reconstruction
Reconstruction
Period after the Civil War where federal troops occupied SC to enforce laws granting rights to African Americans.
Freedmen’s Bureau
Freedmen’s Bureau
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Ben Tillman
Ben Tillman
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Segregation
Segregation
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Briggs v. Elliott (1952)
Briggs v. Elliott (1952)
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Strom Thurmond
Strom Thurmond
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Fort Sumter Attack
Fort Sumter Attack
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Freedmen's Bureau
Freedmen's Bureau
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Red Shirts
Red Shirts
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Southern Manifesto
Southern Manifesto
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Robert Anderson
Robert Anderson
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SC Constitution of 1868
SC Constitution of 1868
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End of Reconstruction (1877)
End of Reconstruction (1877)
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SC Constitution of 1895
SC Constitution of 1895
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Southern Manifesto (1956)
Southern Manifesto (1956)
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Study Notes
- Study notes for South Carolina History
Civil War & Reconstruction (1861–1865 & 1865-1877)
- South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860, due to fears of federal intervention in slavery
- Secessionists believed states had the right to leave the Union, while Unionists opposed breaking away
- The Civil War began at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor in 1861, when Confederate forces fired on the fort
Reconstruction
- Federal troops occupied South Carolina to enforce new laws granting rights to African Americans
- The Freedmen's Bureau helped newly freed African Americans with education, medical care, and jobs, despite opposition from some white Southerners
Political Groups
- Radical Republicans supported Black rights and representation during Reconstruction
- White supremacist groups like the Red Shirts used violence to oppose Reconstruction and suppress Black voters
- Reconstruction ended in 1877 when federal troops withdrew, leading to segregation laws
Jim Crow Era & Early 20th Century (1877–1940s)
- Laws were passed to enforce racial segregation in schools, transportation, and public places
- The textile industry became a major employer in South Carolina
- Sharecropping kept many African Americans and poor whites in economic hardship
- Ben Tillman, a SC governor and U.S. senator, promoted white supremacy and disenfranchisement of Black voters
- African Americans faced violence, literacy tests, and poll taxes, preventing them from voting
World War I build-up (1914–1918)
- South Carolina provided soldiers and military training camps during World War I
- Many African Americans moved north for better job opportunities
Civil Rights Movement (1920s and 1960s-70s)
- South Carolina was slow to accept civil rights changes but avoided the violent protests seen in other Southern states
- Briggs v. Elliott (1952) was a South Carolina case that challenged school segregation and helped lead to Brown v. Board of Education (1954) which ruled segregation unconstitutional
- Strom Thurmond, a South Carolina senator, signed the Southern Manifesto to resist civil rights laws and opposed integration
- The NAACP and local leaders pushed for voting rights and school integration through legal battles
- Despite Brown v. Board, integration in South Carolina schools was slow, and many white families moved to private schools to avoid desegregation
Timeline: Key Events in South Carolina History
- 1860: South Carolina seceded from the Union, sparking the Civil War
- 1861: Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard led the attack on Fort Sumter, commanded by Union Major Robert Anderson
- 1865: The Civil War ended, and Reconstruction began; South Carolina was placed under military rule
- 1868: South Carolina's new constitution granted Black men the right to vote, increasing Black political representation, despite white supremacist backlash; Robert Smalls, a former slave, became a South Carolina legislator
- 1877: Reconstruction ended; federal troops left South Carolina, allowing white supremacist groups to regain control and start the Jim Crow era; the Red Shirts and Conservative Democrats violently opposed Black voting and reclaimed state government
- 1895: The New South Carolina Constitution restricted Black voting rights, including literacy tests and poll taxes
- 1952: Briggs v. Elliott challenged school segregation which contributed to the Brown v. Board of Education decision; Harry Briggs Sr. filed the lawsuit, and Thurgood Marshall (NAACP lawyer) represented him
- 1956: South Carolina politicians, including Strom Thurmond, signed the Southern Manifesto to oppose desegregation and vowed resistance to integration
- 1963: South Carolina began gradual school desegregation, resulting from legal challenges, despite resistance from the NAACP pushing for integration and White Citizens' Councils resisting change
- 1965: The Voting Rights Act was passed, strengthening Black political participation, despite opposition; Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for federal intervention, and Olin D. Johnston initially opposed the act
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Study notes covering South Carolina's role in the Civil War and the subsequent Reconstruction era. Key topics include secession, the conflict at Fort Sumter, and the impact of Reconstruction policies. The summary also includes political dynamics and groups during this transformative period.
