South Carolina Learning Standards Set Seven
Quiz by Steven Jones
Grade 8
Social Studies (2020)
South Carolina Learning Standards
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- Q1What was a significant factor in the development of South Carolina's economic system that impacted different populations within the colony?The widespread use of indentured European servantsThe plantation system based on slave laborThe implementation of a barter system with Native AmericansThe discovery of gold and silver mines30s8.1.CE
- Q2How did the geography of South Carolina influence its economic development in the colonial period?Its fertile land and mild climate were ideal for agricultureIts central location facilitated industrial developmentIts mountainous terrain was perfect for miningIts large forests were primarily used for shipbuilding30s8.1.CE
- Q3What economic activity was most responsible for shaping the social and economic landscape of colonial South Carolina?Piracy along the coast and trade routesThe cultivation of cash crops like rice and indigoThe manufacture of textiles in local millsThe trading of furs and pelts with Native Americans30s8.1.CE
- Q4Which group was primarily impacted by the development of South Carolina's plantation system during the colonial period?African and African American slavesNative American tribesEuropean indentured servantsBritish colonial administrators30s8.1.CE
- Q5What role did geography play in the development of the plantation system in South Carolina during the colonial period?It provided the ideal conditions for growing cash cropsIt facilitated the development of urban centers for tradeIt isolated the colony from potential European invadersIt offered abundant minerals for mining operations30s8.1.CE
- Q6Which of the following best describes the impact of South Carolina's economic system on Native American populations during the colonial period?Large-scale employment in the plantation economyMajority adoption of European agricultural techniquesSignificant cultural exchange leading to peaceful cohabitationDisplacement and loss of land due to European settlement and expansion of plantations30s8.1.CE
- Q7What was a major economic consequence of South Carolina's reliance on the plantation system and slave labor during the colonial period?Rapid industrialization and urban developmentThe creation of a wealthy class of plantation ownersWidespread economic equality among the colony's inhabitantsDecrease in agricultural production due to labor shortages30s8.1.CE
- Q8Why did the development of cash crops like rice and indigo in South Carolina lead to an increased reliance on slave labor during the colonial period?European settlers lacked the agricultural knowledge to cultivate these cropsThe labor-intensive nature of these crops required a large workforceThe local population was too small to support large-scale agricultureSlavery was more economically viable than paying wages to workers30s8.1.CE
- Q9What factor contributed to the growth of the slave population in South Carolina during the eighteenth century?Increased industrialization in urban areasThe decline of the fur trade with Native AmericansThe expansion of rice and indigo plantationsLegislation encouraging the emancipation of slaves30s8.1.CE
- Q10What impact did the Stono Rebellion have on the colony of South Carolina?It caused South Carolina to abandon the plantation systemIt led to stricter slave codes and a temporary halt to the importation of slavesIt led to immediate emancipation of slaves in South CarolinaIt significantly reduced the colony's reliance on slave labor30s8.1.CE