Lesson 18 - 20th 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:

1. South Carolina – Major Role in World War I
2. SC Entered Depression – 1920’s “Draining Years”

Standards

• 5.2 Demonstrate an understanding of how international events and conditions during the early 20th Century (i.e., 19101940) affected the United States and South Carolina.
  • 5.2.CE Examine the primary causes of World War I and the events which led to U.S. involvement.
  • 5.2.CX Contextualize the post-war economic climate on the cultural landscape throughout the United States and South Carolina.
• 8.4 Demonstrate an understanding of South Carolinas role in and response to the dynamic economic, political, and social developments in the United States and around the world during the period 18621929.
  • 8.4.P Summarize the economic changes that emerged in South Carolina and the U.S.