Test - South Carolina US History & Constitution Chapter 1 Review

South Carolina US History & Constitution Chapter 1 Review Sample

1pt

These Virginia colonists are most likely

working for land under the headright system.

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Here once the embattled farmers stood,

and fired the shot heard round the world.

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

Which statement best describes the meaning of the source?

The American Revolution inspired other people around the world to fight for freedom in their own countries.

The Patriot soldiers were all farmers.

The Americans defeated the British although no one expected them to win.

The settlers defeated the Native Americans in battle.

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12.

What is the historical significance of the town hall meetings? Select the three answers that are correct.

They were held to add more buildings to communities.

They involved people of diverse faiths.

They were required by the Articles of Confederation.

They were an early example of colonial self-rule.

They were started by Puritans.

Women could not participate.

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17.

Read the source and answer the question.

"There shall never be any bond slavery, villeinage, or captivity amongst us unless it be lawful captives taken in just wars, and such strangers as willingly sell themselves or are sold to us."

With this law, Massachusetts

outlawed slavery.

legalized slavery.

limited slavery.

limited indentured servitude.

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