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The homes of famous people tell us many things about the people who once lived there. Visiting these homes also helps us understand what life was like during their times. Middleton Place, located on...
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Standard 8.2.CO
8.2.CO - Compare the motives and demographics of loyalists and patriots within South Carolina and the colonies.
Grade(s): 8
Subject(s): Social Studies
Year: 2019
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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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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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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 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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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...
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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...
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Dorcas Nelson Richardson - Conclusion Captain Richardson and his brother Edward meet.er.
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Dorcas Nelson Richardson, Part 3 - Avoiding "Bloody Tarleton" Dorcas and her husband are reunited. The two make a plan for the Captain to hide on St. John’s Island to avoid “ Bloody Tarleton."
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Dorcas Nelson Richardson, Part 2 - Home Under Siege Captain Richardson returns to Clarendon County to find his home is under siege by Colonel Bannister Tarleton, whom is using the Richardson Home as...
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Emily Geiger, Part 2 - Preparing for the Mission Emily is chosen because the soldiers are weak, she is able to ride a horse, knows the land and may not be suspected because she is a woman. She is told...