Question 1

What was South Carolina's role during the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Had more battles and skirmishes than any other colony

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Only participated in naval battles

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Remained neutral throughout the war

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Supported the British throughout the war

Question 2

Which battle in South Carolina was a significant patriot victory in 1780?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Kings Mountain

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Battle of Charleston

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Battle of Savannah

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Battle of Camden

Question 3

Who was Francis Marion's nickname during the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

The Swamp Fox

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The Desert Fox

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The Forest Fighter

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The Mountain Man

Question 4

After the Revolutionary War, what was South Carolina's primary economic base?

Accepted Answer

Agriculture

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Fishing

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Manufacturing

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Mining

Question 5

Which crop became increasingly important to South Carolina's economy in the early 1800s?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

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Tobacco

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Indigo

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Rice

Question 6

What invention greatly impacted South Carolina's agricultural economy?

Accepted Answer

Cotton gin

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Steel plow

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Mechanical reaper

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Steam engine

Question 7

What was the Denmark Vesey Rebellion of 1822?

Accepted Answer

A planned slave uprising that was discovered before it began

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A successful slave revolt

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A Native American uprising

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A protest by white farmers

Question 8

Which South Carolina politician strongly defended states' rights and nullification?

Accepted Answer

John C. Calhoun

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Andrew Jackson

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Henry Clay

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Wade Hampton

Question 9

The Nullification Crisis of 1832-1833 was primarily about:

Accepted Answer

Federal tariffs

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Voting rights

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Property taxes

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Slavery laws

Question 10

Which city served as South Carolina's capital during most of this period?

Accepted Answer

Columbia

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Charleston

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Camden

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Georgetown

Question 11

What was the main transportation development in South Carolina during the 1830s?

Accepted Answer

Development of railroads

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Creation of ports

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Building of turnpikes

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Expansion of canals

Question 12

Who was Robert Barnwell Rhett?

Accepted Answer

A leading secessionist

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A moderate politician

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A prominent unionist

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A northern sympathizer

Question 13

What percentage of South Carolina's white population owned slaves by 1860?

Accepted Answer

About 50%

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More than 80%

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About 25%

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Less than 10%

Question 14

Which document did South Carolina issue in December 1860?

Accepted Answer

Ordinance of Secession

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Constitution of the Confederacy

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Articles of Confederation

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Declaration of Independence

Question 15

Where did the first shots of the Civil War take place?

Accepted Answer

Fort Sumter

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Fort Moultrie

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Charleston Harbor

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Columbia

Question 16

What was the significance of the Sea Islands during this period?

Accepted Answer

Centers of rice cultivation

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Industrial centers

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Military fortifications

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Major naval bases

Question 17

Which South Carolina city was known as the "Cradle of Secession"?

Accepted Answer

Charleston

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Georgetown

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Columbia

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Beaufort

Question 18

What was the main argument used by South Carolina to justify secession?

Accepted Answer

States' rights

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Economic independence

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Political representation

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Religious freedom

Question 19

Who was the governor of South Carolina when it seceded from the Union?

Accepted Answer

Francis Pickens

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John C. Calhoun

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Wade Hampton

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James Henry Hammond

Question 20

What happened to South Carolina's economy in the years leading up to the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

It became more dependent on slavery and agriculture

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It shifted to international trade

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It became more industrialized

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It diversified into manufacturing

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