South Carolina History: Revolutionary War to Civil War
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- Q1What was South Carolina's role during the American Revolution?Had more battles and skirmishes than any other colonyOnly participated in naval battlesRemained neutral throughout the warSupported the British throughout the war30s
- Q2Which battle in South Carolina was a significant patriot victory in 1780?Battle of CharlestonBattle of Kings MountainBattle of SavannahBattle of Camden30s
- Q3Who was Francis Marion's nickname during the Revolutionary War?The Desert FoxThe Swamp FoxThe Forest FighterThe Mountain Man30s
- Q4After the Revolutionary War, what was South Carolina's primary economic base?FishingManufacturingAgricultureMining30s
- Q5Which crop became increasingly important to South Carolina's economy in the early 1800s?CottonTobaccoIndigoRice30s
- Q6What invention greatly impacted South Carolina's agricultural economy?Steel plowCotton ginMechanical reaperSteam engine30s
- Q7What was the Denmark Vesey Rebellion of 1822?A successful slave revoltA Native American uprisingA protest by white farmersA planned slave uprising that was discovered before it began30s
- Q8Which South Carolina politician strongly defended states' rights and nullification?Andrew JacksonHenry ClayWade HamptonJohn C. Calhoun30s
- Q9The Nullification Crisis of 1832-1833 was primarily about:Voting rightsFederal tariffsProperty taxesSlavery laws30s
- Q10Which city served as South Carolina's capital during most of this period?ColumbiaCharlestonCamdenGeorgetown30s
- Q11What was the main transportation development in South Carolina during the 1830s?Creation of portsBuilding of turnpikesDevelopment of railroadsExpansion of canals30s
- Q12Who was Robert Barnwell Rhett?A moderate politicianA prominent unionistA leading secessionistA northern sympathizer30s
- Q13What percentage of South Carolina's white population owned slaves by 1860?About 50%More than 80%About 25%Less than 10%30s
- Q14Which document did South Carolina issue in December 1860?Constitution of the ConfederacyOrdinance of SecessionArticles of ConfederationDeclaration of Independence30s
- Q15Where did the first shots of the Civil War take place?Fort MoultrieCharleston HarborColumbiaFort Sumter30s