8-1 Colonial SC Indicators:

8-1.3: Summarize the history of English settlement in New England,

the mid-Atlantic region, and the South, with an emphasis on South

Carolina as an example of a distinctly southern colony.

8-1.6 Compare the development of representative government in South

Carolina to representative government in the other colonial regions, including the proprietary

regime, the period of royal government, and South Carolina’s

Regulator Movement.

8-1 Colonial SC Indicators:

8-1.4: Explain the significance of enslaved and free Africans in the

developing culture and economy of the South and South Carolina,

including the growth of the slave trade and resulting population imbalance between African and

European settlers; African contributions to agricultural

development; and resistance to slavery, including the Stono Rebellion

and laws to control slaves.

8-1 Colonial SC Indicators:

8-1.5: Explain how South Carolinians used their natural, human, and political resources

uniquely to gain economic prosperity, including

settlement by and trade with the people of Barbados, rice and indigo planting, and the

practice of mercantilism.

Colonial South Carolina Title Page 33

Standard 8-1Indicators 8-1.3, 8-1.4, 8-1.5, 8-

1.6- 1 Image with color

- 3 words that come to mind when you read …

“Colonial South Carolina”

8-1.3, 8-1.4, 8-1.5, 8-1.6 Vocabulary

1. Lords Proprietors2. Fundamental Constitution of Carolina3. Huguenots4. Governor5. Grand Council6. Commons House of

Assembly7. Parliament8. Middle Passage9. Gullah10. Stono Rebellion

11. Negro Act of 174012. Eliza Lucas Pinckney13. Indigo14. Subsidy15. Mercantilism16. Enumerated17. Salutary neglect18. Townships19. Subsistence farm20. Regulator movement21. Vigilante22. Circuit Courthouse

Vocabulary: Rubric – Classwork Grade • Grade of “A”:

1. Vocabulary Word

2. Clear, effective definition

3. Detailed art; drawing; symbol

4. Large, neat writing / art• Grade of “B”

- Numbers 1-3 are present BUT work lacks neatness, has spelling errors; little detail

• Grade of “C”

- Missing 1 requirement (1-3) and work lacks being neat, has spelling errors; little detail

• Grade of “D” - Missing 2

requirements (1-3) and work lacks being neat, has spelling errors; little detail

Grade of “F” NO!!!

A Little More About that Southern Colony…CAROLINA

On March 24, 1663 the British government, led by King Charles II, issued a charter to Eight Lords Proprietors for the land south of Virginia to Florida

The charter gave them almost unlimited power over the land.

8 Lords ProprietorsThere were 8 lords to start-

many sold their shares to others or lost interest in Carolina.

The man who saved the Colony was Anthony Ashley Cooper – he became the leader of the Lords Proprietors of Carolina.

In 1669, 100 settlers arrived in the port of Charles Town (today’s Charleston).

They moved up the Ashley River to Albemarle Point.

Why Choose Charles Town? It was on

the Atlantic Coast making it easy for European settlers to arrive there by ship.

Easy trade = easy $$$.

Non-fiction Writing:Describe who had control of the Carolina government and why?

TAG!!!

Settlers who paid their own way to America received large land grants known as headrights, which became plantations.

In the 1690’s & 1700’s, rice production became the primary income for SC - “Carolina Gold”

Unfortunately, rice was a very high labor intensive crop to produce.

Labor Problems Indentured Servants -worked to pay off their passage to

America• After 7 years, they gained their

freedom.• 75% of the population arrived as

indentured servants.• BUT there were not enough

servants to work plantations; Native American slaves died off or ran away so…African slaves were brought from Barbados and West Africa.

So overall…Who were all these Settlers coming to Carolina?

At first, Englishmen from England and British colonies in Barbados (Caribbean)

Then, settlers from: France, Ireland, Germany and Scotland with diverse religious backgrounds

Slaves from Barbados / Africa

Just to clarify: English / British

8-1.6 Keeping Safe in Carolina? Why is Carolina (SC) unsafe?

__________________________ __________________________ __________________________

Privateer: __________________________ __________________________________Dash Notes from Pirate Brainpop: (Min. 3)

1……….8._________________________________

Keeping Safe in Carolina…??? England was at war with Spain

in 1702 so they paid little attention to protecting their colonists in America.

One complaint from the Carolina colonists was the Lord Proprietors did not offer enough protection from Native Americans, possible Spanish invaders and

pirates > Fear increases…

Pirates Britain vs. Spain – War! British captains had

permission from their British government to seize Spanish ships.

British captains were Privateers- privately owned hired to attack enemy ships.

Spanish ships were seized and sold - profits were shared among Privateers and their British government.

Privateers got greedy and turned into Pirates – a robber of ships at sea.

8-1.6 Keeping Safe in Carolina? The Breakup:

When? _______________ What? _______________

The King makes a BIG change: _______________________________________ _______________________________________

The Breakup: 1715- Proprietors argued about solutions (rich guys can’t get along). - The Lords Proprietors had a falling out and it led to North Carolina and South Carolina!!!

English colonists DEMANDED their King step in and change things…they wanted protection and the

Lords Proprietors were NOT protecting them from enemies!

So the King made a decision to change Carolina from a Proprietary Colony into a Royal Colony in 1719.

How was the royal colony run? The King was King George the I and then

the II- they were more interested in ruling their own countries than the Colonies.

So they allowed a group in Parliament make all the royal decisions about the colonies.

The Parliament appointed Royal Governors to the colonies that reported back to them.

Each Royal Governor had no set term and could veto any law passed by the Assembly. He also named colonial officials and commanded the militia.

Basically the people of the colonies had wanted more protection (which they kinda received), but were losing their rights to make any decisions for themselves!!!

8-1.6 Colonial SC Government

Directions / Steps: 1. Read 8-1.6 Colonial SC

Government Section2. Complete Chart!

South Carolina Government

Group: ______________________

• __________________________

- __________________

Representation

_____________________  

Appointed _____________________________________

with ____________ _______________________________

Bicameral Assembly:  

Group: ______________________________________

- ________________ _________________________

had more voice in government, but

still not proportional to population.

- But now

controlled:_______________________

South Carolina Government

Group: Grand Council

• ____Elite______

- ___Large____

Representation

__King__  

Appointed __Governor__

_With Advice from Parliament

Bicameral Assembly  

Group: Common House of Assembly

- _Common People had more voice in

government, but still not proportional to

population.

- Now controlled taxes that paid

governor’s salary

Nonfiction Writing:Describe how the Carolina/South Carolina government changed when it became a royal colony. Use your charts as a guide!TAG / Cite Textual Evidence

8-1.5 / 8-1.6 Economy Dash Notes

A. Townships:• Encouraged ______________________ ________________________________• Why? ___________________________ ________________________________

B. SC Lowcountry / Backcountry:• Describe Backcountry / Upstate: 1…

2.3.4.

• Describe Lowcountry:1…2.3.4.

C. From Barbados:• Important Facts –

1…2.3.4.5.

---SC---

D. Eliza Lucas Pinckney:• Most famous for _________________ _______________________________

E. Mercantilism:• What? ___________________________

_________________________________• Why? ____________________________

_________________________________• Led to trade – Describe

1…4.

Township Plan Problems in SC: - Treasury empty…No $$$ -Planters / merchants were upset

because there were more slaves than whites in colony

*Scared of revolts -Natives, Spanish, Pirates – still scary Royal Governor proposed the Township

Plan: Province (Town Center) surrounded by townships (land) of 20,00 acres each. The Township Plan would increase

people in an area, establish local government, courts and law enforcement = More settlers =

More safety.

Township PlanNew Settlers

comingto SC Would get: Free

transportation from Charles town to the townships

Farm tools Food for a year Grants of land

and a town lot More Safety!

MERCANTILISM Draw in ISN

BRITAIN S.CAROLINA

ISN: Which of the following statements would most likely be said

by a supporter of mercantilism?

1. A nation should not have colonies because they are too expensive.

2. A nation should allow its colonies to trade with numerous foreign nations.

3. A nation should have colonies to help it get more natural resources and money.

4. A nation should not have colonies because all men are equal.

Now that we’ve talked SC expansion and

economy, it’s time to find out what / who

drives the South Carolina economy…

Settlers who paid their own way to America received large land grants known as headrights, which became plantations.

In the 1690’s & 1700’s, rice production became the primary income for SC - “Carolina Gold”

Unfortunately, rice was a very high labor intensive crop to produce.

Labor Problems Indentured Servants -worked to pay off their passage to

America• After 7 years, they gained their

freedom.• 75% of the population arrived as

indentured servants.• BUT there were not enough

servants to work plantations; Native American slaves died off or ran away so…African slaves were brought from Barbados and West Africa.

So overall…Who were all these Settlers coming to Carolina?

At first, Englishmen from England and British colonies in Barbados (Caribbean)

Then, settlers from: France, Ireland, Germany and Scotland with diverse religious backgrounds

Slaves from Barbados / Africa

8-1.5 / 8-1.6 Backcountry Settlement

8-1.4 Slavery Timeline ISN

Directions: Create a timeline and place the following ten events in order (include year / general time period on timeline next to event). Use 8-1.4 Reading for information.

Free Blacks begin leaving SC in large numbers Slaves form Gullah culture in SC Stono Rebellion Middle Passage Begins Slaves outnumbered Whites in Lowcountry SC Tidal rivers make growing rice possible SC Colonial government gave slave-owners the

right to free their own slaves Europeans used Natives as slaves British begin bringing slaves from Barbados Slave Codes / Negro Act made law

Because of the Township Plan, more people moved to the Backcountry. They started realizing they were NOT treated fairly!

The Backcountry people paid the SAME TAXES as the Lowcountry people, despite the $wealth$ in the Low country.

Backcountry settlers had NO representation in the Commons House.

AND, Backcountry had no law enforcement (Sheriff) and no court system – in Charleston.

Back Country Vs Low Country

So…if Natives attacked, the Back country would be the first to be hit…

And because of no law enforcement, many Backcountry newcomers

were drifters .- not settlers. Basically the Backcountry got more crowded with horse thieves and robbers. The SC Royal Governor gave little help to the Backcountry.

Back Country Vs Low Country

Since Backcountry residents got NO HELP from their colonial government, in the 1760s, between 600-700 Backcountry settlers banded together to stop outlaws.

These Regulators formed to stop outlaws from raiding their land.

Their purpose: End crime and disorder in the area (law and order) and establish control of the government.

By the end of the summer, the Regulators had killed a number of outlaws.

Regulator Movement

Directions: Copy Chart below onto ISNWhile watching video, take dash notes

about the actions of groups listed below.

 The Regulator Movement: 

The Criminals:   

The Regulators:   

The Judge:   

Districts: SC Government freaked out and decided to make more changes in Backcountry.

Commons House passed the Circuit Court Act in April 1768

The colony was split into 7 circuit court districts

A sheriff was appointed to each district

This did not end the bad feelings between the

Backcountry and Lowcountry,

but it did pacify things for a time.