How did the backcountry view of the American Revolution compare to the lowcountry view?

Backcountry residents supported the Loyalist cause.

At the Continental Congress, why did Edward Rutledge of South Carolina ask for another vote?

so South Carolina delegates could vote for independence

How did the Loyalist argument compare to that of the Patriots?

Loyalist wanted security from British, Patriot wantedfreedom

What was the perspective of African Americans during the Revolution?

divided in their support for the Patriots and the British

Why did the colonists need to start developing a representative government?

the British government could not make all of the laws

Which of the following was a reason why Britain raised taxes on the colonists?

in debt from the French and Indian War

What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763 (according to Great Britain)?

protect the colonists and keep peace with the Indians

Which statement best summarizes the Patriot use of partisan warfare during the Revolution?

Small forces used hit-and-run tactics

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Causes of the American Revolution

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1
What act(s) allowed the colonists to use only British ships for exporting?
Declaratory Act
Townshend Acts
Stamp Act
Navigation Acts
2
How did the SC colonists react to the Tea Act?
boycotted goods from Spain
created a state gov.
called for calm
moved to another colony
3
How did the backcountry view of the American Revolution compare to the lowcountry view?
Backcountry residents supported the Loyalist cause.
Support for both sides was the same in Back and Lowcountry.
Most Backcountry residents were Patriots
Residents of both regions joined forces with the British
4
At the Continental Congress, why did Edward Rutledge of South Carolina ask for another vote?
to convince delegates to vote against independence
to be sure the vote was accurate
so delegates not present at the 1st vote could cast a vote
so South Carolina delegates could vote for independence
5
Why did England establish colonies?
they were bored
to get rich
to find out about the Native Americans
to learn new languages
6
How did the Loyalist argument compare to that of the Patriots?
Loyalist wanted security from British, Patriot wantedfreedom
Loyalists were neutral
Loyalists wanted independence; Patriots stayed loyal
Both Loyalists and Patriots wanted independence
7
Political cartoons were a way for colonists to
support Great Britain
protest against Great Britain
explain taxes to the colonists
practice their Art
8
What was the perspective of African Americans during the Revolution?
all slaves supported the Patriots
slaves and Free Africans left the colonies to live in Canada
divided in their support for the Patriots and the British
all slaves supported the British
9
Which act(s) instructed the colonists to give room and board to British soldiers?
Sugar Act
Quartering Act
Declaratory Act
Townshend Acts
10
Why did the colonists need to start developing a representative government?
part of the charter with Britain
the British government could not make all of the laws
because of the economic system
the British government was a theocracy
11
The Continental Congress did not meet again because
war broke out
tropical storms
GB gave in to the colonists' demands
Gadson started protests
12
What were the British and French fighting over in the French and Indian War?
the port of Charles Town
Native American lands
the Ohio River Valley
Florida
13
Why did South Carolina's leaders support the 3/5 Compromise at the Constitutional Convention?
To gain support from the lower classes
To increase their population
To ensure ratification
To improve their economy
14
Which of the following was a reason why Britain raised taxes on the colonists?
to pay for royal palaces
in debt from the French and Indian War
to defend their lands in Great Britain
because they were mean
15
What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763 (according to Great Britain)?
grant land to the colonists
protect the Indians from attack by the French
protect the colonists and keep peace with the Indians
take land from the colonists
16
How did the colonists react to the Townshend Acts?
boycotted British goods
they gave up and paid the tax
threw tea into the Boston harbor
17
Which statement best summarizes the Patriot use of partisan warfare during the Revolution?
Small forces used hit-and-run tactics
Patriots used political ties to get Loyalist support
Patriots used slaves in the area to defeat the British.
forced British to occupy areas with few useful resources.
18
Under Mercantilism, England used the colonies for
trade routes
their excellent ships
cheap source of raw materials
slave trade

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