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When Rice Was King (6): Tidal Irrigation 6

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When Rice Was King (6): Tidal Irrigation
Episode 6
Planters made the transition from swamp based rice-growing, to using tidal irrigation. With tidal irrigation, planters used a series of dikes and dams to control the flow of water into rice fields.
When Rice Was King (7): Georgetown 7

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When Rice Was King (7): Georgetown
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By 1800, Georgetown was known as the land where planters all made fortunes with rice plantations. In 1839, Georgetown alone produced nearly half of America's Rice.
When Rice Was King (11): Dangers To The Rice Crop 11

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When Rice Was King (11): Dangers To The Rice Crop
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Several dangers to rice crops included hurricanes, floods from the mountains, and swollen rivers. Damage ranged from minor, to total devastation. Animals, such as rice weevils, crows, and ducks, also...
When Rice Was King (12): Slave Treatment And Resistance 12

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When Rice Was King (12): Slave Treatment And Resistance
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Plantation owners demanded more than just obedience from their slaves. They also demanded things like loyalty, respect, love, and duty. Whippings, and solitary confinement, were common punishments for...