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Charleston Tour Guide Exam (part 2)
Questions and Correct Answers
What were the three ships that were initially used for the voyage
to Carolina? Ans: Carolina, Port Royal, Albermarle
Who were John Sr., Elizabeth and John Jr.? Ans: The first recorded
African slave family to arrive. They arrived in 1670 on the Three
Brothers
Who was Edward Teach? Ans: Blackbeard the Pirate. He menaced
Charles Towne in 1718
Who was Stede Bonnet? Ans: The "gentleman pirate". An educated,
aristocratic, former royal navy pirate that was eventually hung in
White Point Gardens
What are the names of the two prominent women pirates of the
early 18th century? Ans: Anne Bonny and Mary Read
When did the Battle of Fort Sullivan begin? Ans: June 28, 1776
What is Fort Sullivan known as today? Ans: Fort Moultrie after
Colonel William Moultrie
The introduction of rice transformed the lowcountry into what
type of society? Ans: A plantation society
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When and where was the Democratic convention of 1860 held?
Ans: On April 23, 1860 at Institute Hall (currently 134 Meeting
Street)
What was the name of the Federal ship that was fired at causing
the official start of the Civil war? Ans: The Star of the West
When was Jefferson Davis elected President of all seceded states?
Ans: February 1861
Who was Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard? Ans: A native of
New Orleans that commanded the confederate forces in
Charleston at the start of the civil war and 1862
When did the "storming of Fort Wagner" occur? Ans: July 1863
How many days did the bombardment of Charleston by Union
forces last? Ans: 587 days
This submarine was the first sub to sink a ship in warfare. Ans:
H.L. Hunley sunk the Housatanic in February 1864
What other name is the Civil War referred to? Ans: The War
Between the States
The War for Southern Independence
The Southern Revolution
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The War of the Northern Aggression
The Late Unpleasantness
What is a carpetbagger? Ans: A northern white that arrived in the
South following the civil war
Why is Alice Ravenel Huger Smith a notable person? Ans: (1876-
1958) She was a painter during the Charleston Renaissance most
notable for her watercolors romanticizing plantation life
When was the Charleston Renaissance? Ans: 1915-1940
Who is Elizabeth O'neill Verner? Ans: 1883-1979, created and
perfected vernercolor. Known for etchings sold to tourists
What is vernercolor Ans: applying layers of pastel to silk mounted
on wood
Who is Alfred Hutty? Ans: 1877-1954, served as director of the
Gibbes Art Gallery, from Woodstock NY, became a prominent
etcher
Edwin Augustus Harleston? Ans: 1882-1931, an african american
artist, the citys stongest and academically trained artist. Went to
Avery institute and Museum of Fine arts in Boston. Known for
portraits of middle class African Americans
© 2025 All rights reserved
Charleston Tour Guide Exam (part 2)
Questions and Correct Answers
What were the three ships that were initially used for the voyage
to Carolina? Ans: Carolina, Port Royal, Albermarle
Who were John Sr., Elizabeth and John Jr.? Ans: The first recorded
African slave family to arrive. They arrived in 1670 on the Three
Brothers
Who was Edward Teach? Ans: Blackbeard the Pirate. He menaced
Charles Towne in 1718
Who was Stede Bonnet? Ans: The "gentleman pirate". An educated,
aristocratic, former royal navy pirate that was eventually hung in
White Point Gardens
What are the names of the two prominent women pirates of the
early 18th century? Ans: Anne Bonny and Mary Read
When did the Battle of Fort Sullivan begin? Ans: June 28, 1776
What is Fort Sullivan known as today? Ans: Fort Moultrie after
Colonel William Moultrie
The introduction of rice transformed the lowcountry into what
type of society? Ans: A plantation society
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When and where was the Democratic convention of 1860 held?
Ans: On April 23, 1860 at Institute Hall (currently 134 Meeting
Street)
What was the name of the Federal ship that was fired at causing
the official start of the Civil war? Ans: The Star of the West
When was Jefferson Davis elected President of all seceded states?
Ans: February 1861
Who was Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard? Ans: A native of
New Orleans that commanded the confederate forces in
Charleston at the start of the civil war and 1862
When did the "storming of Fort Wagner" occur? Ans: July 1863
How many days did the bombardment of Charleston by Union
forces last? Ans: 587 days
This submarine was the first sub to sink a ship in warfare. Ans:
H.L. Hunley sunk the Housatanic in February 1864
What other name is the Civil War referred to? Ans: The War
Between the States
The War for Southern Independence
The Southern Revolution
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The War of the Northern Aggression
The Late Unpleasantness
What is a carpetbagger? Ans: A northern white that arrived in the
South following the civil war
Why is Alice Ravenel Huger Smith a notable person? Ans: (1876-
1958) She was a painter during the Charleston Renaissance most
notable for her watercolors romanticizing plantation life
When was the Charleston Renaissance? Ans: 1915-1940
Who is Elizabeth O'neill Verner? Ans: 1883-1979, created and
perfected vernercolor. Known for etchings sold to tourists
What is vernercolor Ans: applying layers of pastel to silk mounted
on wood
Who is Alfred Hutty? Ans: 1877-1954, served as director of the
Gibbes Art Gallery, from Woodstock NY, became a prominent
etcher
Edwin Augustus Harleston? Ans: 1882-1931, an african american
artist, the citys stongest and academically trained artist. Went to
Avery institute and Museum of Fine arts in Boston. Known for
portraits of middle class African Americans
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