Standard 8.4 (DOK Level One Quiz)

What was the primary economic activity in South Carolina during the late 19th century?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Fishing

Which amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery, impacting South Carolina's economy?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

During the Reconstruction era, which group was primarily responsible for enforcing new laws in South Carolina?

• Freedmen

• Carpetbaggers

• Scalawags

• Union Army

What was the main purpose of the Jim Crow laws enacted in South Carolina?

• To promote industrial growth

• To enforce racial segregation

• To improve education

• To expand voting rights

Which South Carolina city became a major hub for textile manufacturing in the early 20th century?

• Charleston

• Columbia

• Greenville

• Myrtle Beach

What was the impact of the boll weevil infestation on South Carolina's agriculture in the early 20th century?

• Increased cotton production

• Decreased cotton production

• No impact

• Improved soil quality

Which political party dominated South Carolina politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Whig Party

• Populist Party

What was the primary reason for the Great Migration of African Americans from South Carolina in the early 20th century?

• Better educational opportunities

• Escape from racial discrimination

• Access to healthcare

• War efforts

Which event marked the end of Reconstruction in South Carolina?

• The election of 1876

• The Civil Rights Act of 1866

• The Compromise of 1850

• The Emancipation Proclamation

What was the primary focus of the Progressive Movement in South Carolina during the early 20th century?

• Expansion of slavery

• Social reforms and labor rights

• Military expansion

• Agricultural development