Lesson Objective Thirty Two

What was the primary economic activity in South Carolina that relied heavily on enslaved labor?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

Why did many people in South Carolina fear the federal government?

• They believed it would increase taxes.

• They feared it would end slavery.

• They thought it would ban agriculture.

• They believed it would enforce industrialization.

What belief did many South Carolinians hold regarding state sovereignty?

• States should follow federal laws without question.

• Each state should make its own decisions without federal interference.

• States should have no power and rely on the federal government.

• States should only focus on international relations.

What was a major concern for South Carolinians regarding federal authority?

• It was not strong enough.

• It was overstepping its boundaries.

• It was too focused on international issues.

• It was not providing enough military support.

What event in 1860 heightened fears of abolition in South Carolina?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The start of the Civil War

• The passing of the Fugitive Slave Act

What was the reaction of many South Carolinians to Abraham Lincoln's election?

• They celebrated his victory.

• They saw it as a trigger for secession.

• They ignored it.

• They supported his policies.

What were the main economic differences between the Northern and Southern states?

• The North was agricultural, and the South was industrial.

• The North was industrial, and the South was agricultural.

• Both were primarily agricultural.

• Both were primarily industrial.

How did cultural differences contribute to feelings of alienation in South Carolina?

• They felt they had much in common with the North.

• They felt their way of life was under threat.

• They felt the North was adopting Southern customs.

• They felt the North was too similar to them.

Why did South Carolina join the Confederate States of America?

• To seek allies against the federal government.

• To promote industrialization.

• To abolish slavery.

• To increase trade with the North.

What were the shared goals of the Confederate States?

• Promoting federal authority and industrialization

• Protecting slavery and states' rights

• Abolishing slavery and promoting agriculture

• Increasing international trade and diplomacy