Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History.
The Antebellum Period is discussed in three lessons:
- Prosperity in South Carolina
- System of Slavery
- Status Quo
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History.
The Antebellum Period is discussed in three lessons:
- Prosperity in South Carolina
- System of Slavery
- Status Quo
Standards
- 4.3.CX Contextualize South Carolina’s role in the development of sectionalism during the antebellum period.
- 4.4.CO Compare the economic and political causes of the Civil War.
- 8.3.CO Compare the debates between South Carolina and the federal government regarding slavery, federalism, and the Constitution.
- This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into the debates, heightened by Westward Expansion, over federal and state power concerning slavery, and the government's role in protecting and securing natural rights.
- 8.3.CX Evaluate the economic significance of agriculture on South Carolina, the U.S., and the world.
- This indicator was designed to encourage inquiry into the economic implications of the expansion of the rice and cotton industries. This indicator was also developed to promote inquiry into Westward Expansion, the mutually beneficial impact of cotton on Northern factories and southern plantations, and the emerging national and international markets.
Resources
S.C. Geography | Conversations on S.C. History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in S.C. History. SC Geography is discussed in four lessons: Description of the Land of South Carolina 16th Century Travel...
View AssetThe Prehistory of S.C. | Conversations on S.C. History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. The Prehistory of South Carolina is discussed in eight lessons: Native Americans in SC Animals in SC Language of...
View AssetFirst European Settlers | Conversations on S.C. History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. The First European Settlers of South Carolina are discussed in five lessons: Spanish Exploration of SC French...
View AssetEarly Colonial Life | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Early Colonial Life is discussed in three lessons: English Speaking Settlers of SC Why do we have a North and...
View AssetColonial Black Experience | Conversations on S.C. History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. The Colonial Black Experience is discussed in six lessons: Wealth of SC Idea of Slavery Cultivation of Rice The...
View AssetArt and Architecture in S.C. | Conversations on S.C. History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. SC art and architecture are discussed in four lessons: Art and Architecture Frontier Art and Purchasing Colonial...
View AssetAmerican Revolution in SC: The Up Country | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. The American Revolution in the Up Country is discussed in three lessons: War in the Back Country Immense Cruelty...
View AssetAmerican Revolution in SC: The Low Country | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. The American Revolution in the Low Country is discussed in four lessons: South Carolina Enters the Revolution...
View AssetSouthern Discontent | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Southern Discontent is discussed in three lessons: Differences in Views Sectional Differences Events Leading to...
View AssetSouth Carolina and the Civil War | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. South Carolina and the Civil War is discussed in three lessons: Secession from the Union Beginning of the Civil...
View AssetReconstruction | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Reconstruction is discussed in three lessons: Difficult Period in History Economics Election Issues.
View AssetThe Era of the Populist | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. The Era of the Populist is discussed in four lessons: Election of General Wade Hampton Depravation Two Separate...
View AssetSouthern Rebirth | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Southern Rebirth is discussed in four lessons: Governor Benjamin Tillman 1895 Constitution Dispensary System...
View Asset20th Century, Part 1 | Conversations on S.C. History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. South Carolina Enters the 20th Century, Part I is discussed in three lessons: Predominately agricultural through...
View Asset20th Century, Part 2 | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. South Carolina Enters the 20th Century, Part2 is discussed in two lessons: South Carolina – Major Role in World...
View AssetSC Music and Musicians | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. in this episode, learn about South Carolina Music and Musicians. Genres of music like spirituals, blues, gospel...
View AssetDesegration in SC | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Desegregation and other social change in South Carolina is discussed: World War II – Catalyst for Change...
View AssetSouth Carolina Today | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. South Carolina Today is discussed: Changed Politically, Socially, and Educationally Economic Development -...
View AssetSC Tomorrow, Part 1 | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. South Carolina Tomorrow, Part 1 discusses: History – Interpretations and Stories of our Past Educational...
View AssetYour Town in History | Conversations on SC History
Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Your Town in History encourages further research and inquiry by the student. History All Around Us Stories from...
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