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...
View all Standards
Standard
This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into how the colonies began to unify to create a distinctive American identity over the course of events of the American Revolution.
Grade(s): 8
Subject(s): Social Studies
Year: 2019
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...
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.
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...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
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...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
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...
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...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
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...
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...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
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...
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...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
Episode
1
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.
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
Episode
2
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...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
Episode
4
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...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
Episode
4
Grace and Rachel Martin, Part 4 - Consequences of Treason The courier returns to the Martins’ home, where he threatens the consequences of treason.
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
Episode
3
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...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
Episode
5
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...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
Episode
5
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...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
Episode
6
Emily Geiger, Part 6 - Conclusion When the woman enters, Emily pretends to sob and turns her back so she can continue to eat the note. She is searched and released, able to ride to the general and...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
- 11
Episode
1
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...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
Episode
3
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.
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
- 11
Episode
5
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...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
- 11
Episode
4
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...
Video
Grades
- 4
- 8
- 11
Episode
7
Dorcas Nelson Richardson - Conclusion Captain Richardson and his brother Edward meet.er.