Limited Gov’t-can govern within the rights of the written constitution Unlimited Gov’t-a dictator or small group that makes all laws
Limited or Unlimited Obama
Limited or Unlimited Adolf Hitler
Limited or Unlimited Parliament
Limited or Unlimited King Louis XIV
SC Governments
Proprietary Colony Began here King gave land and political control to the eight lord proprietors They became the elite
Above 1st arrow Elite vs. Common People “battle of representation”
Below 1st Arrow Colonies vs. Proprietors Felt neglected by absentee landlord Collected rent but gave no protection Proprietors were upset because the colonist were disobedient
Royal Colony King takes back power Desired to control wealth and independence Colony is split into North Carolina and South Carolina Backcountry and the Lowcountry
5 Questions What is a proprietary colony? What two groups were arguing and why were they arguing? Why do you think the colonist were being disobedient to the proprietors? Why did the king want to take back control of SC? Explain why you think SC changed from a proprietary government to a royal colony?
Economic Advantages of a Royal Colony Subsidies Naval stores Sell rice directly to foreign countries Established townships in the backcountry migration
Economic Disadvantages of a Royal Colony Movement to backcountry caused feuds Lowcountry vs. Backcountry Lowcountry Elite Plantations Rice Indigo Backcountry Traders uncivilized
Above 2nd arrow Backcountry white population increased over the elite
Below 2nd Arrow Population increased but still less represented
Regulator Movement No law enforcement Operated as vigilantes Settlers took matters into their own hands Operated as vigilantes Self – regulation Guilty were hanged and beaten Violated their rights
Above = Sign Governor appointed by the King helped the backcountry
Below = Sign Set up 7 circuit courts around the colony to provide: Justice Law & order
SC Government All of these events led to the Government of SC becoming more democratic!! However, representation in the General Assembly was still unbalanced so tensions between the back country and the lowcountry continued.
Checking for Understanding Examine the advantages and disadvantages of a Royal Colony. Would you rather live in the backcountry or lowcountry, explain your answer? Explain why the Royal Colony failed at government? What was the Regulator Movement and explain whether or not you agree with it? Why do you believe that the governor came to aid the backcountry? Even after SC shifts to a more democratic government, does the life of the colonist improve?