American Revolution Test Review

What group of Europeans immigrated to South Carolina for land and religious freedom?

• Germans

• French

• Spanish

• Italians

What was the nickname of the road that connected the colonies and increased settlements? It was America’s most traveled road at the time.

• The Great Wagon Road

• The Freedom Trail

• The Colonial Path

• The Settlers' Route

What was the Regulator Movement?

• A movement to regulate trade

• A protest against colonial taxation

• An effort to establish law and order in the Back Country of SC.

• A campaign for religious freedom

Why was the Regulator Movement established?

• To promote religious tolerance

• To fight against British soldiers

• To address lawlessness and corruption

• To support the British monarchy

Why were the colonists and Cherokee in constant conflict?

• Disputes over trade routes

• Competition for land

• Religious differences

• Language barriers

What was the Proclamation Line of 1763?

• A boundary to prevent westward expansion

• A trade agreement with Native Americans

• A new tax law

• A military alliance

What group of people supported the British during the Revolution?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Minutemen

• Regulators

What group of people supported independence during the Revolution?

• Loyalists

• Tories

• Patriots

• Regulators

What was one key difference between the Lowcountry and the Backcountry in colonial South Carolina in regard to their economy and slavery?

• The Lowcountry had more plantations

• The Backcountry had more plantations

• The Lowcountry had fewer slaves

• The Backcountry had more trade

What is salutary neglect?

• Strict enforcement of laws

• Relaxed enforcement of regulations

• A military strategy

• A religious movement