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Standard 4.2.E

4.2.E Analyze multiple perspectives on the economic, political, and social developments of the new nation.

Grade(s): 4

Subject(s): Social Studies

Year: 2019

Charles Pinckney Overview | Powder Magazine Museum

Video

Grades: 4 8

Dr. Walter Edgar, speaking from the steps of Snee Farm, Charles Pinckney's country estate, recounts to school children the public life and service of Charles Pinckney. Included in this discussion are...

George Washington Letter to Charles Pinckney | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 5

Photo

Grades: 4 8

One of the objections of those who opposed the adoption of the Constitution was its lack of a Bill of Rights, and South Carolina's ratifying convention directed that its delegates to the new Congress...

Historical Figures | Forgotten Founder

Episode 16

Document

Grades: 3 4 5

Charles Pinckney (1757-1824) A co-signer of the Constitution who served as South Carolinas 37th Governor, and as a Senator and member of the House of Representatives. Pinckney's role in the...

Constitution Day Lesson Plan

Lesson

Grades: 4, 8

This lesson relates to the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1788. In this lesson students will define terms and specify how they relate to the Constitution. Students will answer...

Charleston Tea Party | Palmetto Heritage

Video

Grades: 4 8

Following the Tea Act of 1773 many colonial citizens refused to pay the duty and boycotted British tea. This video portrays actions taken by some citizens of Charleston in November and December, 1774...

William Henry Drayton | S.C. Hall of Fame

Video

Grades: 4 8

Born in Charleston, South Carolina, William Henry Drayton (1742-1779) was a planter, lawyer, and politician during the Revolutionary War. He is credited with co-designing with Arthur Middleton the...

William Moultrie | S.C. Hall of Fame

Video

Grades: 4 8

Born in Charleston, South Carolina, William Moultrie (1730-1805) is known for his leadership during the American Revolutionary War. He defended the city of Charleston from British attack in 1776, and...

William Jasper | S.C. Hall of Fame

Video

Grades: 4 8

Sgt. William Jasper (1750-1779) came to Philadelphia from Germany in 1767, working briefly as an indentured servant before moving to the South and becoming involved as a leader in the Revolutionary...

Charles Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame

Video

Grades: 4 8

Statesman Charles Pinckney's beliefs helped forge the United States Constitution. Fluent in five languages, yet educated and reared entirely on South Carolina soil, this man was elected four times to...

John Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame

Video

Grades: 4 8

5-minute historical profile of the life of statesman John Rutledge, South Carolina’s first Governor and delegate to the Constitutional Convention.

Thomas Lynch Jr.| S.C. Hall of Fame

Video

Grades: 4 8

Biography of the life of Declaration of Independence signer and noted statesman Thomas Lynch Jr. Through the use of archival materials, scholar interviews, and historical reenactment, this program...

Thomas Heyward Jr. | S.C. Hall of Fame

Video

Grades: 4 8

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...

Kings Mountain | Project Discovery Revisited

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

Kings Mountain was the site of an important battle of the Revolutionary War. The British were defeated and started a retreat to Yorktown, where they eventually lost the war, giving the 13 colonies...

Edward Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame

Video

Grades: 4 8

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...

Charles Cotesworth Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame

Video

Grades: 4 8

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...

Henry Laurens | S.C. Hall of Fame

Video

Grades: 4 8

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...

Arthur Middleton | S.C. Hall of Fame

Video

Grades: 4 8

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...