A New State, A New Nation
I.
THE JACKSONBOROUGH ASSEMBLY IN SOUTH CAROLINA
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The South Carolina state legislature met in January 1782. Why didn’t they meet in Charles
Town?
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What was the Confiscation Act? ____________________________________________________
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What was the Amercement Act? ____________________________________________________
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II.
THE COST OF WAR
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SC’s debt was greater than any other state - $___________________________________.
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List the problems in South Carolina after the war:
III.
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REBUILDING THE ECONOMY
When the Chamber of Commerce opened in the summer of 1785, Charles Town had changed to
______________________________.
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The Santee Canal connected the __________________________ & _____________________
Rivers so Back Country goods could be shipped easily.
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The Agricultural Society of South Carolina planned to find a new ______________ crop to take
the place of ______________________. Why?
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The state had no money to repay war veterans, so the treasurer issued ____________________ or
___________________________ that paid 7 percent interest. Merchants took these in place of
cash.
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There were few coins, so the state legislature issued ___________________________.
IV. THE STATE CONSTITUTION OF 1790
Name the two important reforms in the new constitution.
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The Constitution of 1790 kept the power in the hands of the ____________________
_______________________________________ until 1865.
V. BITTER FEELINGS IN THE BACK COUNTRY
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How did the new tax law in 1784 help the Back Country farmers?
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In 1785 the legislature passed the
___________________________________________________, which added 34
_____________________________, each with its own county court.
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The Back Country wanted to move the capital from Charleston to a more central location. A site
on a high bluff on the Congaree River was chosen and named ______________________ in
1786.
VI.
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THE TREATY OF HOPEWELL
___________________________________________ was named as an American commissioner
to deal with Native Americans.
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About 1,000 _____________________ came to his home, __________________________, to
sign the first American treaty with Native Americans.
VII.
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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Give the five powers of Congress under the Articles of Confederation:
i. _______________________________________________________________________
ii. _______________________________________________________________________
iii. _______________________________________________________________________
iv. _______________________________________________________________________
v. _______________________________________________________________________
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What were the four weaknesses of the Articles?
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How did the Articles have to be amended if the new nation were to last?
VIII. GROWING SENTIMENT FOR A NEW CONSTITUTION
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What problems led to the call for a new Constitution: _____________________
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IX.
What did this rebellion show the nation’s government?
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
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What happened to the Articles of Confederation, the nation’s first constitution?
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Name and describe the three branches of government
Branch
Who makes up each house?
Powers
The Great Compromise: Who suggested a compromise between the two plans?
Explain (in detail) the Great Compromise: _____________________________________
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What was the major disagreement between the northern and southern states?
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Why did Southerners want to count slaves in their population?
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Why did Northerners think slaves should not be counted?
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Explain the Three-Fifths Compromise.
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Why were “checks and balances” built in to the new Constitution?
X.
RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION (also use the political parties chart that
is attached)
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How would the Constitution be officially ratified?
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What is a Federalist?
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What is an Antifederalist?
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Why did Antifederalists want a bill of rights?
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In September 1788 Congress made ________________________________ the new national
capital of the United States.
XI.
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THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
Which four delegates were sent to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia?
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What did South Carolina want in a Constitution?
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XII.
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RATIFYING THE CONSTITUTION
When the SC legislature met to discuss the U. S. Constitution, the ________________
_________________ was in favor of it and the _______________________________ opposed it.
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XIII.
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South Carolina was the ________ state to ratify with a vote.
Unification of the State of SC
The invention of the ________________________ by ________________________ meant that
growing cotton could be more lucrative since the gin would ________________ the seeds from
the cotton.
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Cotton can be grown in both the _______________________ and the _____________________,
helping to distribute the wealth in SC more evenly.
XIV. First Presidents and their Policies
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_________________________ became the first President of the US in 1789. His only serving
___ terms as President led to the passage of the ______________ Amendment. As President,
he favored a policy of ______________________ for foreign affairs.
The first Secretary of the Treasury was ________________________. He favored not only a
National Bank, but also the ___________________________________, a policy highly favored
by SC.
John Adams was elected the 2nd President of the US in 1797. While in office, he dealt with the
_____________ Affair. (see section called SC in the New Nation) ________________________
was appointed ambassador to ___________________. While there, he was forced to handle
the ______________ Affair. The US wanted to remain ______________ during the Wars
between Britain and France known as the ________________ Wars. The _______________
wanted a _____________ and a __________________, which America hotly refused. This
event led to the passage of the ______________________________, allowing the government
to __________________ or deport foreign citizens who were considered
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_______________________ was made the ambassador to _____________________. In that
job, he made a _____________ with Spain that gave the US use of the
___________________________________ for ______________, as well as access to the port
of ____________________________________ for exporting goods.
Thomas Jefferson, the main writer of the ________________________________, was elected
the 3rd President of the US in 1801.
A. Louisiana Purchase
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President __________________________ purchased the land now known as the Louisiana
Purchase from ______________________ for $__________________, or
____________________ an acre. This increased the US by ____________ acres, or doubled the
size of the US.
James Madison, also known as the ____________________ of the US Constitution, was elected
the 4th President of the US in 1809.
B. War of 1812
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The War of 1812, aka the ______________________________, was fought from
_______________ between America and _____________________. _____________________
won the War, leading to a sharp rise in _________________________________, as well as
helped to establish the US as a _______________________ nation. Many in SC, including
__________________________ supported this war because they wanted their
_________________ protected.
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Give some of the causes of the War:
o _______________________________________________________
o _______________________________________________________
o _______________________________________________________
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Give some effects of the War:
o _____________________________________________
o _____________________________________________
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