Proprietary to Royal Colony 2024-2025

Front

Why did the colonists want Carolina to become a royal colony?

Back

They were angry that the Lords Proprietors collected taxes but did not protect the people.

Front

What was a major difference between South Carolina's proprietary government of the late 1600s and the royal government of the mid-1700s?

Back

Under the proprietary government, South Carolina was ruled by a select group of Lords Proprietors. Under the royal government, it was ruled by the King of England.

Front

What political trend is evident from the chart showing changes to the early colonial government of South Carolina?

Back

There was an expansion of representation for the average people.

Front

In 1719, after 56 years of being a proprietary colony, South Carolina became a royal colony. How was the colony impacted by this change?

Back

The governor of the colony was appointed by the king.

Front

How were colonists able to effectively limit the power of the royal governors?

Back

Through the "power of the purse" meaning the assemblies controlled taxes and the governor's salary

Front

Which word best describes the Regulators in the Back Country of South Carolina?

Back

vigilantes

Front

Why were South Carolinians in the Back Country angry about the colony's government?

Back

Representation in the government was dominated by wealthy farmers from the Low Country.

Front

What was the main reason for the Regulator Movement in South Carolina?

Back

Back Country farmers felt they were not represented or protected by the colonial government.

Front

Which idea about political power in the colony of South Carolina is true?

Back

The wealthy planters had the most political power despite making up only a small percentage of the population.

Front

Which statement about the shaded areas of this map is correct?

Back

Wealth and power was concentrated in this area in the colony.