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Standard 2 PASS Review
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
____ 1. Which of the following geographic features of the city of Columbia explains why it was named the capital of South Carolina in 1790?
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Columbia was on e of the first areas of South Carolina to be explored and settled, making the natural choice for the capital city.
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Columbia is centrally located, which helped ease tensions between the Lowcountry and the Upstate.
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The terrain in Columbia is easier to travel and much less rugged than the terrain of the original capital in Charleston.
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The original capital of Charleston was close to the ocean, and citizens feared that it would be destroyed by a hurricane. Columbia is safer because it is further inland.
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____ 2. Written in 1669, the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina was the first set of laws in Carolina. However, the Constitution had many weaknesses. For example, the preamble states that it should be followed "in the most binding ways that can be devised."
Why does this sentence make the Constitution less effective?
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A constitution should never be "binding." It should be a guideline that citizens follow, but not a set of rules that need to be followed.
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A constitution can't be too "binding." It needs to be flexible so that it can adjust to changing times and situations.
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A constitution is never "binding" because it is impossible to enforce the laws that it establishes..
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The sentence is too vague. A constitution should be extremely specific to account for every possible scenario.
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____ 3. The Age of Enlightenment (during the early 18th century) is known as a period of scientific and intellectual thought. How did this period in history help shape America's government several years before the United States even existed?
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Motivated by political scholars, the citizens of England rebelled against their King, greatly reducing his power. This helped America gain its independence several years later.
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Taking advice from his advisors, the King of England began to let the colonists rule themselves with no interference from the United Kingdom.
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New scientific innovations developed in America during the time period enabled the colonists to negotiate favorable terms with England.
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Men who lived during the time period--such as John Locke and Benjamin Franklin--studied the characteristics of an effective government.
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____ 4. The Stamp Act forced the colonists to pay a small fee on all printed material (such as newspapers, contracts, playing cards, etc.). Americans felt that this unreasonable fee was an example of which of the following?
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violation of the right to free speech
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unfair search and seizure
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cruel and unusual punishment
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taxation without representation
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____ 5. Many historians believe that the French and Indian War was one of the leading causes of the American Revolution (which took place two decades later). Which of the following is the most logical explanation to support this conclusion?
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France gained a lot of territory in America during the French and Indian War, which made it difficult for the British to control the area.
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The British spent a great deal of money during the French and Indian War, which they tried to recover by taxing the colonists. This led to "taxation without representation."
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The British military suffered so much during the French and Indian War that the American colonists believed that they could defeat it.
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The British Parliament felt that the colonists were responsible for starting the French and Indian War, which created tension between America and England.
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____ 6. When news of the Boston Massacre traveled throughout America in 1770, many of the colonists began to despise the British presence in America. Why was this event such a major influence on the way Americans viewed Britain?
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The British government honored the soldiers who had killed Americans during the Boston Massacre, so the colonists feared that similar events would take place throughout the colonies.
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During the Boston Massacre, British soldiers stormed into houses and killed innocent women and children. This showed the colonists just how brutal they could be.
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While a number of Americans were killed during the Boston Massacre, colonists were more upset when dozens of American were put to death the following week for knowing the massacre was going to take place.
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While only five Americans were killed during the Boston Massacre, colonial newspapers and political leaders used the event to depict the British as tyrannical and violent rulers.
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____ 7. Which of the following best describes the major contribution of militia troops (or partisan troops) during the American Revolution?
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They overpowered the British Regulars in several major battles throughout the war.
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They gave civilians frequent updates about what was going on in the war.
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They frustrated the British troops with surprise attacks and guerilla warfare.
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They spied on British troops and gave the Colonial Army critical information.
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____ 8. After declaring independence, the American colonies had to establish a new government. In 1777, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation.
What was the major weakness of this document?
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It put all political power into the hands of one man, similar to a monarchy.
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b.
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It continued to give the King of England a certain amount of power, which contrasted with the original intentions of the American Revolution.
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It gave the federal government too much power, which made the state governments insignificant.
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It did not give the federal government enough power, so it was difficult to get anything accomplished.
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____ 9. One of the major disasters of the Southern Campaign was the Battle of Camden. American forces were unprepared and were overwhelmed by the British Army. However, the battle did have one positive outcome.
What was it?
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Despite the victory, the British suffered so much during the battle that the Royal Army was never able to fully recover for the rest of the war.
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During the battle, American forces captured a British officer who knew that the Royal Army had plans to invade Yorktown.
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After the defeat, George Washington decided to put a new leader in charge of the Southern Campaign. He chose Nathanael Greene, who proved to be a great leader.
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Prior to the battle, few people in South Carolina supported the war. The defeat was a "wake-up" call and motivated citizens to join the Continental Army.
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____ 10. Not all fighting during the American Revolution featured Americans fighting the British. On many occasions, Americans fought against other Americans!
Which of the following is an example of Patriots (Americans who supported the Continental Army) engaging in a violent battle against Loyalists (Americans who supported the Royal Army)?
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The Battle of Camden
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The Battle of King's Mountain
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The Battle of Cowpens
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The Battle of Fort Sullivan
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____ 11. Very early in the American Revolution, South Carolinians were able to gain a major victory over the British Army at Sullivan's Island. Aside from being a major morale boost for the Americans, why was this battle so important?
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It prevented the British from capturing Charleston, the most important city south of Philadelphia. If they had captured it, the Americans would have certainly lost the war.
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It convinced the British not to invade South Carolina, and the important city of Charleston was safe for the rest of the war.
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It gave George Washington time to form a standing army. If the British had taken Fort Sullivan, they would have marched across the continent with no opposition.
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It motivated the people of South Carolina to rally behind the cause. Prior to the battle, the vast majority of South Carolinians supported the British.
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____ 12. As the American Revolution was being fought, the Cherokee Indians reacted in which of the following ways?
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They raided settlements along the frontier. They became so violent that a number of Southern states had to fight back and nearly destroy the Cherokee nation.
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They fought against British soldiers in South Carolina, but refused to leave their home territory to fight in other parts of the colony.
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They declared "official neutrality" with hopes of being on peaceful terms with the winner of the war.
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They joined the American colonists and traveled throughout America fighting the Royal Army.
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____ 13. The flag of South Carolina features the silhouette of a palmetto tree. The palmetto tree became famous in South Carolina when British cannon balls bounced safely off of its soft wood during this battle:
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The Battle of Cowpens
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The Battle of King's Mountain
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The Battle of Fort Sullivan
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d.
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The Battle of Camden
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____ 14. Which of the following statements is true about the boundaries of the United States at the end of the American Revolution in 1783?
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The boundaries of the United States included the majority of land east of the Mississippi, with the exception of Florida (which was also claimed by Spain).
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The boundaries of the United States included everything from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains, but England still controlled the areas along the Atlantic Coast.
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The boundaries of the United States included all of North America, most of which had been controlled by England before the American Revolution.
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The boundaries of the United States were the same as they are to day, and the nation of Canada was also under American control.
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____ 15. Which event officially made South Carolina the 8th state to enter into the United States of America?
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The surrender of the British at Yorktown
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The signing of the Declaration of Independence
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The recapture of the city of Charleston
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The ratification of the Federal Constitution
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____ 16. During the Constitutional Convention, states with smaller populations (like South Carolina) became concerned that they would not have fair representation in the new government. In the end, delegates came up with the Great Compromise.
Which of the following gives the details of the compromise?
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Participation in the House of Representatives and in the Senate would be determined by land area of the state, not population.
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Participation in the House of Representatives and in the Senate would be determined by the combined wealth of the state, not population.
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The House of Representatives would be based on population; the Senate would include two senators from each state.
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The House of Representatives only includes members from smaller states; the Senate only includes members from larger states.
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____ 17. Prior to the American Revolution, South Carolina was one of the wealthiest colonies in America. Which of the following is true about South Carolina's economy after the war?
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The economy expanded to include many new businesses and industries. This happened because soldiers traveled to other parts of the country during the war, and brought their new experiences back home after the war.
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The economy changed from an agricultural one to an industrial one. This happened because South Carolinians needed to concentrate on producing weapons during the American Revolution.
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The economy boomed as trade increased with the other states in America, many of which relied on the raw materials in South Carolina to rebuild war-torn areas.
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The economy suffered as a result from war debt (South Carolina had more debt from the war than any other state), crop failures, and a tremendous decline in trading with England.
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____ 18. In 1785, the Treaty of Hopewell was signed on a plantation owned by Andrew Pickens in northwestern South Carolina (present-day Pickens County). This treaty was between the Cherokee Indians and the people of South Carolina.
What was the purpose of the treaty?
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To make the few Cherokees who remained in South Carolina official citizens of the state.
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To give compensation for the Cherokees who had assisted South Carolina during the American Revolution.
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To allow the Cherokees to participate in the new form of government being created in the United States.
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To establish the boundaries between the Cherokees and white population in the area.
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____ 19. The vast majority of national elections feature candidates from two or more political parties. Which of the following explains how the issue of political parties was handled in the Constitution?
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The Constitution established two political parties: Federalist and Anti-Federalist.
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The Constitution established two political parties: Republican and Democrat.
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The Constitution established no limit on the number of political parties, but only gave a set of criteria on how to become "an official party of the United States."
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The Constitution did NOT establish any political parties, but they soon formed on their own as political issues divided the country.
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____ 20. In the 1796 election, John Adams ran as a Federalist candidate, and Thomas Jefferson ran as a Republican (or Anti-Federalist) candidate. In the end, Adams was elected president and Jefferson became Vice-President.
How could this happen if the two men were from different political parties?
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The two men were political enemies, but George Washington ordered them to work together for the good of the country.
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Although he won the election, Thomas Jefferson decided that he would rather serve as Vice-President because John Adams had more experience in political office.
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The person with the most electoral votes (John Adams) became president; the person with the second most votes (Thomas Jefferson) became Vice-President.
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The two men realized that, although they were from different political parties, their views on most issues were very similar.
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____ 21. George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and John Adams were all part of a political party known as the Federalists. How did this political party get its name?
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It started in New York, the capital of the federal government at the time.
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It supported a strong federal government.
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It pushed for changes to the federal system that would shift more power to the states.
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It only included members who were personally chosen by a federal official.
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____ 22. While he was president, George Washington toured South Carolina and a number of other states in the South. Which of the following is the most likely reason why George Washington made these visits?
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He believed that the South was preparing for a Civil War to break apart from the Union.
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He wanted to raise morale and help the individual states feel like they were part of one united country.
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He wanted to find a new place for the national capital, which he believed should be located in the South.
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He wanted to convince the representatives in the South to abolish slavery.
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____ 23. The election of 1800 between Thomas Jefferson (a Republican) and John Adams (a Federalist). Eventually, Jefferson gained a victory by only a handful of electoral votes. How did South Carolina feel about Jefferson's victory over Adams?
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South Carolina was completely split in the 1800 election, and cast an equal number of votes for Jefferson and Adams.
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b.
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South Carolina supported Jefferson's victory. In fact, South Carolina cast the final electoral votes that propelled Jefferson to victory.
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South Carolina was largely a Federalist state, and most of the citizens were hoping that John Adams would become President for a second term.
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South Carolina did not have a chance to cast votes in the 1800 election because it had not yet reached the minimum population requirement.
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____ 24. One of the most controversial parts of the Compromise of 1850 was the passage of the "Fugitive Slave Law." South Carolinians supported this law, but it angered people in the North because it did which of the following?
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Provided southern slave owners a new slave (paid for mainly by taxes collected in the North) if one of his slaves ran away to a free state.
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Protected the right of southern slave owners to travel North into the free states to recover a runaway slave.
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Enabled a plantation owner to have slaves in the free states of the North, so long as the slaves were purchased in the South.
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Forced citizens in the North to provide housing and assistance to a slave who has runaway from his home in the South.
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____ 25. The United States government must follow the rules that are laid out by the Constitution. The only way to change the Constitution is by:
____ 26. The three branches of government (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative) all have the ability to monitor and sometimes override another branch. This division of power is known as:
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Checks and Balances
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Bill of Rights
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c.
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Filibuster
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Constitutional Amendment
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____ 27. Which of the following positions in the United States government falls under the Executive Branch?
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Supreme Court Justice
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Congressman
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c.
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Senator
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d.
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President
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____ 28. The United States government is broken up into three branches (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative). Which of the following best describes the role of the Executive Branch?
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to keep the public informed of political issues and current events.
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to create laws, regulate trade, and declare war
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to enforce the laws and appoint federal officials
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to apply laws, review laws, and serve as a legal mediator
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____ 29. Like the federal government, South Carolina's government is broken into the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, and Judicial Branch. The Legislative Branch of South Carolina's state government is known as the:
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House of Lords
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South Carolina Supreme Court
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c.
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General Assembly
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d.
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Lieutenant Governor
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____ 30. In 1770, a confrontation between colonists and British soldiers guarding the customs house led to the:
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Boston Massacre
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b.
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repeal of the Tea Act
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c.
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repeal of the Stamp Act
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d.
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Boston Tea Party
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____ 31. Parliament repealed the Stamp Act in 1766 because:
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the colonists protested and British merchants lost money.
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Parliament lost interest in colonial affairs.
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the colonists stopped resisting and forgot that the tax existed.
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d.
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the British government paid back its debts and didn't need the tax money.
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____ 32. In 1774, the delegates to the First Continental Congress met and decided to:
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declare the colonies to be an independent nation.
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b.
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boycott British goods.
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negotiate a settlement with the English.
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d.
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revolt against British rule.
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____ 33. In Charles Town, colonists protested a tax on tea by taking a shipment of English tea by:
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placing it in the basement of the Exchange.
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selling it to the public at a discounted rate.
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returning it to England.
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selling it back to the English India Tea Company.
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____ 34. The most effective protest carried out by the colonists against the Stamp Act was the:
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boycott of British goods.
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formation of the First Continental Congress.
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c.
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organization of an American Army.
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petition sent to Parliament by the Stamp Act Congress.
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____ 35. The South Carolina hero who rescued the flag during the Battle of Sullivan's Island was:
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William Jasper
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b.
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Thomas Sumter
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c.
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William Moultrie
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d.
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Christopher Gadsden
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____ 36. After the Battle of Saratoga, the:
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Canadians entered the war as our allies.
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French entered the war as our allies.
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Germans entered the war as our allies.
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d.
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Spanish entered the war as our allies.
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____ 37. During the American Revolution, the British believed that they would succeed by invading the South because:
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George Washington did not care about protecting the South.
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they expected the Spanish to assist them.
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they thought there were lots of Loyalists in the South.
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d.
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the colonists in the South had no experience with shooting guns or traveling in rough terrain.
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____ 38. Which of the following men served as South Carolina's president / governor during the American Revolution?
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John Rutledge
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b.
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Christopher Gadsden
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c.
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John Mathews
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d.
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Henry Laurens
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____ 39. British commander Banastre Tarleton was known as "Bloody Tarleton" after he killed American captives. The colonists got their revenge when Tarleton was defeated by General Morgan at the:
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Battle of Cowpens
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Battle of Camden
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Battle of King's Mountain
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d.
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Battle of the Great Cane Break
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____ 40. The Great Compromise provided for a:
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Gradual end to slavery by the start of the 19th century.
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Fair division in both houses of Congress, with each state receiving the same number of representatives.
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House of Representatives based on population; a Senate with each state getting two senators.
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Supreme Court and a number of inferior federal courts.
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____ 41. At the end of the American Revolution, which of the following is true about South Carolina compared to other states?
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It had no war debt, and actually profited from the war.
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It had the same war debt as all other states (the total debt was divided equally throughout the United States)
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It had the largest war debt.
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It had the smallest war debt.
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____ 42. In a broad sense, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 helped set the stage for American politics over the next century because it:
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established a plan for the admission of new states to the Union.
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created restrictions to the slave trade.
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gave all male settlers the right to vote.
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defined the role of the President of the United States.
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____ 43. South Carolina was pleased with the three-fifths compromise at the Constitutional Convention because it gave the state:
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more representation.
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more land.
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military protection.
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d.
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more money.
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____ 44. When it was first written, many people opposed the Constitution of the United States because they were:
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were afraid of having a president instead of a king.
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b.
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were afraid the new government would be too weak and ineffective.
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c.
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afraid the new government would be too powerful.
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d.
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were afraid the Constitution was too different and complex.
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____ 45. Political leaders in South Carolina agreed to the Compromise of 1808, which based representation in the General Assembly on:
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wealth only
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b.
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white population only
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c.
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total population (white and black)
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d.
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both population (white only) and wealth
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____ 46. In the late 18th century, the political differences between Hamilton and Jefferson led to the creation of the:
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Whigs and Federalist Parties
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b.
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Populist and Progressive Parties
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c.
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Democratic Republicans and the Federalist Parties
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d.
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Democratic and Republican Parties
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____ 47. During the Nullification Crisis of the early 1830s, South Carolinians who felt that the tarrif was unconstitutional were called:
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Whigs
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Unionists
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Federalists
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d.
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Nullifiers
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____ 48. To change the United States Constitution, it is necessary to write an amendment and have it ratified (or approved) by the appropriate number of states. Currently, the Constitution has had:
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2,700 amendments added to it.
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b.
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270 amendments added to it.
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c.
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27 amendments added to it.
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d.
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7 amendments added to it.
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____ 49. Which of the following geographic features of the city of Columbia explains why it was named the capital of South Carolina in 1790?
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Columbia is centrally located, which helped ease tensions between the Lowcountry and the Upstate.
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b.
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The terrain in Columbia is easier to travel and much less rugged than the terrain of the original capital in Charleston.
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c.
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Columbia was on e of the first areas of South Carolina to be explored and settled, making the natural choice for the capital city.
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The original capital of Charleston was close to the ocean, and citizens feared that it would be destroyed by a hurricane. Columbia is safer because it is further inland.
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____ 50. Written in 1669, the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina was the first set of laws in Carolina. However, the Constitution had many weaknesses. For example, the preamble states that it should be followed "in the most binding ways that can be devised."
Why does this sentence make the Constitution less effective?
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A constitution is never "binding" because it is impossible to enforce the laws that it establishes..
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b.
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The sentence is too vague. A constitution should be extremely specific to account for every possible scenario.
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c.
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A constitution should never be "binding." It should be a guideline that citizens follow, but not a set of rules that need to be followed.
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d.
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A constitution can't be too "binding." It needs to be flexible so that it can adjust to changing times and situations.
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____ 51. As early as 1660, England began to pass Navigation Acts onto the American colonies. These Acts frustrated the colonists because they:
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Restricted how the American colonists could ship and sell goods to other nations.
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b.
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Forced the colonists to get the permission of an English official before manufacturing any new products or growing new crops.
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Set limits on the price that the one colony could charge another colony for certain goods and services.
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d.
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Forced all goods to pass through the ports of Charleston and Boston, regardless of where they were being shipped.
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____ 52. Which of the adjectives listed below would a person in the Lowcountry most likely use to describe a person living in the Back Country of South Carolina during the late 1760s?
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snobby, superior, conceited, stuck-up
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b.
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civilized, respectful, courteous, polite
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c.
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undignified, poor, dirty, ill-mannered
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d.
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educated, scholarly, cultured, sophisticated
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____ 53. Which of the following statements is true about the feelings of the American colonists in the years leading up to the American Revolution?
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Almost all of the American colonists were "Rebels" (who wanted to go to war with England), but they had to wait until the Colonial Army was formed before declaring war.
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b.
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Almost all of the American colonists were "Loyalists" (who wanted to stay loyal to the King of England), but King Charles III despised the colonies and wanted to go to war.
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c.
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The political leaders in the American colonies wanted to go to war with England, but none of the colonial citizens wanted to.
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The colonists were split among the "Rebels" (who wanted to go to war with England) and the "Loyalists" (who wanted to remain loyal to the King of England).
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____ 54. In the years leading up to the American Revolution, the British government decided who should fill certain political offices in South Carolina. The colonists called these politicians "placemen." What did this term imply?
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These men were extremely wealthy, and could pay the Royal Government to assign as a government official in the place of their choosing.
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b.
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These men worked in South Carolina for a number of years until the Royal Government could find a more respectable place for them to serve.
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c.
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These men had no ties to South Carolina, and the Royal Government routinely moved them from one place to another to keep the colonies unstable.
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d.
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These men were put in place by the Royal Government because they were loyal to the King of England, but they were often second-rate politicians.
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____ 55. John Wilkes was an English politician who was sent to prison for being critical of King George III. Colonists in America felt that he his punishment was unjust, and South Carolina even voted to send money to help him with his legal fees.
According to the United States Constitution (written two decades later), which of John Wilkes' rights did the American people feel had been violated?
a.
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Unfair search and seizure
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b.
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Freedom of Speech
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c.
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The Right to Bear Arms
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d.
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Freedom of Religion
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____ 56. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. Which of the following describes the primary purpose of the Declaration?
a.
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To lift morale in the colonies and convince Loyalists to take up arms against Britain.
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b.
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To lay the foundation for the democratic government of the United States of America.
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c.
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To explain that the colonies wish to sever ties with the British government and to give the reasons why.
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d.
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To give King George III one final chance at peaceful negotiations before the American Revolution began.
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____ 57. At the start of the American Revolution, historians estimate that one-third of the colonists were Patriots (they supported the war), one-third were Loyalists (they were loyal to the King of England), and one-third of the colonists:
a.
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were waiting for France to join in the war before they made up their minds.
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b.
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they were waiting to see which side the local Native Americans joined (so they could join the other side)
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c.
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were disgusted by the politics and were making plans to leave the American colonies.
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d.
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did not have an opinion either way.
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____ 58. As the American Revolution was being fought, the Cherokee Indians reacted in which of the following ways?
a.
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They fought against British soldiers in South Carolina, but refused to leave their home territory to fight in other parts of the colony.
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b.
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They declared "official neutrality" with hopes of being on peaceful terms with the winner of the war.
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c.
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They joined the American colonists and traveled throughout America fighting the Royal Army.
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d.
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They raided settlements along the frontier. They became so violent that a number of Southern states had to fight back and nearly destroy the Cherokee nation.
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____ 59. Which of the following arguments would South Carolina's delegates to the Constitutional Convention most likely have made?
a.
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The federal government should provide incentives for states to switch from agriculture to industry.
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b.
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The federal government should establish tariffs to limit the amount of goods shipped by overseas companies to America.
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c.
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Representation in the new government should not be determined solely by the population of the state.
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d.
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If the United States is going to be a free nation, the institution of slavery should be abolished.
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____ 60. During the Constitutional Convention, states with smaller populations (like South Carolina) became concerned that they would not have fair representation in the new government. In the end, delegates came up with the Great Compromise.
Which of the following gives the details of the compromise?
a.
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The House of Representatives only includes members from smaller states; the Senate only includes members from larger states.
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b.
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Participation in the House of Representatives and in the Senate would be determined by the combined wealth of the state, not population.
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c.
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Participation in the House of Representatives and in the Senate would be determined by land area of the state, not population.
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d.
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The House of Representatives would be based on population; the Senate would include two senators from each state.
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____ 61. While left out of the original version of the Constitution, the delegates soon agreed to add a Bill of Rights to the document. What were the Bill of Rights?
a.
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An estimation for the cost of the new government, written to let the American people know the amount of taxes they would be expected to pay.
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b.
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The first ten amendments to the Constitution, which protected the basic liberties of American people against the power of the government.
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c.
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A timeline for the establishment of new offices within the government (such as Supreme Court, Congress, and local governments).
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d.
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An evaluation form created to monitor how well the government was performing. This gave the American people a voice in the Federal government.
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____ 62. Prior to the American Revolution, South Carolina was one of the wealthiest colonies in America. Which of the following is true about South Carolina's economy after the war?
a.
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The economy suffered as a result from war debt (South Carolina had more debt from the war than any other state), crop failures, and a tremendous decline in trading with England.
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b.
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The economy expanded to include many new businesses and industries. This happened because soldiers traveled to other parts of the country during the war, and brought their new experiences back home after the war.
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c.
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The economy changed from an agricultural one to an industrial one. This happened because South Carolinians needed to concentrate on producing weapons during the American Revolution.
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d.
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The economy boomed as trade increased with the other states in America, many of which relied on the raw materials in South Carolina to rebuild war-torn areas.
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____ 63. The vast majority of national elections feature candidates from two or more political parties. Which of the following explains how the issue of political parties was handled in the Constitution?
a.
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The Constitution did NOT establish any political parties, but they soon formed on their own as political issues divided the country.
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b.
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The Constitution established two political parties: Republican and Democrat.
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c.
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The Constitution established no limit on the number of political parties, but only gave a set of criteria on how to become "an official party of the United States."
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d.
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The Constitution established two political parties: Federalist and Anti-Federalist.
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____ 64. The United States government must follow the rules that are laid out by the Constitution. The only way to change the Constitution is by:
a.
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a constitutional amendment
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b.
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a popular vote
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c.
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a presidential proclamation
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d.
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a new constitution
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____ 65. The United States government is broken up into three branches (Executive, Judicial, and Legislative). Which of the following best describes the role of the Legislative Branch?
a.
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to enforce the laws and appoint federal officials
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b.
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to create laws, regulate trade, and declare war
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c.
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to keep the public informed of political issues and current events.
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d.
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to apply laws, review laws, and serve as a legal mediator
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____ 66. Parliament repealed the Stamp Act in 1766 because:
a.
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the colonists protested and British merchants lost money.
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b.
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Parliament lost interest in colonial affairs.
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c.
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the colonists stopped resisting and forgot that the tax existed.
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d.
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the British government paid back its debts and didn't need the tax money.
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____ 67. In 1774, the delegates to the First Continental Congress met and decided to:
a.
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negotiate a settlement with the English.
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b.
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declare the colonies to be an independent nation.
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c.
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boycott British goods.
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d.
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revolt against British rule.
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____ 68. The most effective protest carried out by the colonists against the Stamp Act was the:
a.
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petition sent to Parliament by the Stamp Act Congress.
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b.
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formation of the First Continental Congress.
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c.
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organization of an American Army.
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d.
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boycott of British goods.
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____ 69. The South Carolina hero who rescued the flag during the Battle of Sullivan's Island was:
a.
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William Moultrie
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b.
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William Jasper
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c.
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Thomas Sumter
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d.
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Christopher Gadsden
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____ 70. The Great Compromise provided for a:
a.
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Fair division in both houses of Congress, with each state receiving the same number of representatives.
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b.
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Supreme Court and a number of inferior federal courts.
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c.
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House of Representatives based on population; a Senate with each state getting two senators.
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d.
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Gradual end to slavery by the start of the 19th century.
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____ 71. At the end of the American Revolution, the South Carolina General Assembly passed the Confiscation and Amercement Acts that were designed to:
a.
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punish Loyalists.
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b.
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reward Patriots.
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c.
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obtain needed money for the treasury.
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d.
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threaten the British parliament.
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____ 72. The Constitutional Convention of 1787 met in:
a.
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New York
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b.
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Boston
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c.
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Philadelphia
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d.
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Washington
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____ 73. A major reason why political parties formed in America during Washington's administration was because:
a.
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political leaders differed on certain issues, and their followers split into political parties.
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b.
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Washington encouraged political parties to insure a balance of power.
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c.
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the Constitution called for the creation of political parties.
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d.
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the American public wanted to create political parties similar to the ones that were used by the British government.
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____ 74. In the late 18th century, the political differences between Hamilton and Jefferson led to the creation of the:
a.
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Democratic Republicans and the Federalist Parties
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b.
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Whigs and Federalist Parties
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c.
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Democratic and Republican Parties
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d.
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Populist and Progressive Parties
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____ 75. To change the United States Constitution, it is necessary to write an amendment and have it ratified (or approved) by the appropriate number of states. Currently, the Constitution has had:
a.
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2,700 amendments added to it.
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b.
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7 amendments added to it.
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c.
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270 amendments added to it.
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d.
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27 amendments added to it.
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