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Biography of the life of Declaration of Independence signer and noted statesman Thomas Heyward, Jr. Through the use of archival materials, scholar interviews, historic sites, and reenactments, this...
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Standard 4.2.CX
4.2.CX - Contextualize South Carolina’s role in the development of the new nation.
Grade(s): 4
Subject(s): Social Studies
Year: 2019
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Upstate Visit to Walnut Grove Plantation Walnut Grove Plantation is located near Spartanburg, South Carolina. In the mid 1700s, it was the home of the Moore family, a family with 10 children. Walnut...
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Peter Horry (1743-1815) was a planter from Georgetown County, South Carolina, who became a politician and leader during the American Revolutionary War. He served at the Battle of Fort Moultrie in 1776...
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A brief biography of the life of Edward Rutledge, statesman, South Carolina Governor, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Through the use of archival materials, scholar interviews, visits...
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8-minute biography of the life of American Revolution militia leader and US Congressman, General Andrew Pickens. Through the use of available archival materials, scholar interviews, and historical...
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5-minute historical visualization of the biography of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney who is an example of the enormous contribution South Carolinians made to the formation of the government of the United...
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A historical visualization of Francis Marion's partisan campaigns during the American Revolution in South Carolina featuring the artwork of Illustrator James H. Palmer, Jr., combined with interviews...
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Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Henry Laurens (1724-1792) was a rice planter, merchant, slave trader, and Revolutionary War leader. Signer of the Articles of Confederation and delegate to the...
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A brief biography of the life of Arthur Middleton, statesman and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Through the use of archival materials, scholar interviews, and historic landmarks and...
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General Andrew Jackson was born in Lancaster County, South Carolina in 1767. He fought in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Jackson became a lawyer and moved to Nashville, Tennessee. He was...
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Part Two, Clip 3 - James Langston's Death Tom and Dicey grow closer, and a marriage proposal is made. However, Dicey’s father forbids the marriage. Just as they discuss the marriage, Tom enters to...
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Part One, Clip 1 - Dicey Langston's Family is Divided In the beginning of the legendary story of Dicey Langston, as the country is in the grips of Revolutionary War, Dicey’s family argues over the...
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Part Two, Clip 5 - Conclusion of Dicey Langston's Story The conclusion of the Dicey Langston story, a story of bravery, determination and kindness.
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Grace and Rachel Martin, Part 1 - Vital Information Revealed The Martins compliment the soldier until he reveals the information he is carrying, which proves to be very vital information.
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Grace and Rachel Martin, Part 2 - A Different Path The Martins convince the courier to take a path that will add time to his route. They hatch a plan to dress as men and use a gun to coerce him to...
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Emily Geiger, Part 4 - The Interrogation Emily is interrogated by Lord Rawdon. In an attempt to prove her innocence, Emilly offers to be searched. A woman is sent to search Emily, who still has her...
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Grace and Rachel Martin, Part 4 - Consequences of Treason The courier returns to the Martins’ home, where he threatens the consequences of treason.
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Grace and Rachel Martin, Part 3 - Disguised as Men The sisters meet the courier at the bridge and force him to give them the important papers at gunpoint. The sisters are uncertain if the courier...
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Grace and Rachel Martin, Part 5 - Wrong Spies The Martins realize the courier does not believe they are the thieves of the papers and believes spies in the British Army or farmers informed the thieves...
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Emily Geiger, Part 5 - The Search Emily is left alone while waiting for the woman who would search her, knowing if she is caught she could be killed. In a moment of courage and inventiveness, she...
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Dorcas Nelson Richardson, Part 1 - Captain Richardson Captain Richardson, a South Carolina patriot and Dorcas Richardson’s husband, is wanted by the British and is trying to reach his home and evade...
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Emily Geiger, Part 3 - Meeting Lord Rawdon Emily Geiger meets Lord Rawdon, who is uncertain whether the young girl could in actuality be a spy.
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Dorcas Nelson Richardson, Part 5 - St. John’s Island Dorcas and her daughter continue to protect Captain Richardson. The two spread rumors and tell Tarleton that he is in “St. John’s Island”. The...
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Dorcas Nelson Richardson, Part 4 - Capture Dorcas Richardson refuses to betray her husband and reveal his whereabouts under threat of death, even after her husband’s aid in escaping prison camp is...