3.03 Quiz: New Policies Heighten Tensions

After the French and Indian War, Great Britain began to enforce old laws and pass new laws controlling the colonies.

Which statement best summarizes how colonists in South Carolina responded to these new policies?

• They disbanded local colonial assemblies and abolished local taxes to pay taxes to the king for representation.

• They welcomed Britain's renewed interest in the colonies and agreed to the new taxes and trade arrangements.

• They resisted the efforts of the British to tighten control through smuggling and joining groups of protestors.

• They agreed to exclusive trade with Britain under the Navigation Acts but refused to pay any British taxes.

Which statement best summarizes how the people of South Carolina responded to the Tea Act?

• They called for calm and a stop to protests against British policies in order to protect their economy.

• South Carolina's Commons House of Assembly passed the Intolerable Acts in an attempt to protect colonists from British policies.

• South Carolina condemned Massachusetts for its role in the Boston Tea Party and rallied other colonies against them.

• They began to create what would become the first state government to represent its citizens and resist British policies.

During the First Continental Congress, delegates decided to stop shipping American goods to Britain if the king did not repeal the new laws.

Which statement best summarizes South Carolina's response to this decision?

• South Carolinians opposed the decision. Their economy depended on exporting to Britain.

• South Carolinians supported this decision. They wanted the laws repealed at any cost.

• South Carolinians did not agree with the decision. They did not want to anger the British further.

• South Carolinians supported the decision. Their economy would not be affected.

Which statement best summarizes how the people of South Carolina responded to the formation of the Sons of Liberty?

• Due to the peaceful nature of the group, South Carolinians supported their efforts to reverse British policies.

• They formed one of the most active groups, using violence and threats to protest British policies.

• They denounced the formation of the Sons of Liberty, banning the group throughout the colony.

• Under threat by the king to halt all trade from the colony, South Carolinians forced fellow colonists to disband the group.

In 1765, Britain's Parliament passed the Stamp Act. This law required the colonists to purchase a stamp for all printed materials.

Which statement best summarizes the response of South Carolina to the passing of the Stamp Act?

• South Carolina representatives unsuccessfully encouraged other colonies to boycott the act.

• Colonists in Charles Town protested until officials agreed not to enforce the act.

• While many did not agree with the new act, the colonists decided it was best to follow the new law.

• The Sons of Liberty formed to protect the officials responsible for enforcing the act.