Mrs. Ann Edwards continues her discussion of the life of Charles Pinckney focusing specifically on Pinckney's accomplishments in state and federal government after the Revolutionary War. Of special interest is Charles Pinckney's plan at the Constitutional Convention, his role in framing South Carolina's state constitution, the moving of the state capital from Charleston to Columbia, and finally Charles Pinckney's controversial stance to support the Democratic-Republican party. See also http://www.powdermag.org/coloniallessons.php. Produced by Charleston County School District.
Mrs. Ann Edwards continues her discussion of the life of Charles Pinckney focusing specifically on Pinckney's accomplishments in state and federal government after the Revolutionary War. Of special interest is Charles Pinckney's plan at the Constitutional Convention, his role in framing South Carolina's state constitution, the moving of the state capital from Charleston to Columbia, and finally Charles Pinckney's controversial stance to support the Democratic-Republican party. See also http://www.powdermag.org/coloniallessons.php. Produced by Charleston County School District.
Standards
- 4.2.P Analyze the sequence of events that led to the establishment of the U.S. as a democratic republic.
- 4.2.CX Contextualize South Carolina’s role in the development of the new nation.
- 8.2.P Analyze significant founding principles that led to the development of federalism in South Carolina and the United States.
- This indicator was designed to encourage inquiry into the development of the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and representative democracy.
- 8.2.CX Contextualize the roles of various groups of South Carolinians as the colonies moved toward becoming an independent nation.
- This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into the motivations of colonists during the American Revolution and the progression of conflict and failed compromise that ultimately led to revolution.
Resources
Snee Farm Tour, Part 1 | Powder Magazine Museum
Mrs. Ann Edwards talks to children about the life of Charles Pinckney and his love of his estate, Snee Farm. Mrs. Edwards highlights Charles Pinckney's service during the Revolutionary War, his public...
View AssetA Day in the Life of a Soldier | Powder Magazine Museum
Glimpse how a continental soldier in the American Revolution might view his life during America's first civil war. Based on the personal diaries of a real continental soldier, Joseph Plumb Martin, the...
View AssetBreakfast with President Washington | Powder Magazine Museum
In a student acted play, students recount President's George Washington's visit to Snee Farm in May of 1791. Featured prominently in the video are student portraying Charles Pinckney, President...
View AssetColonial Days | Powder Magazine Museum
Children from James B. Edwards Elementary experience social, and political customs of colonial South Carolina in the period just prior and during the Revolutionary War. See children dancing the minuet...
View AssetPinckney Holds to His Beliefs | Powder Magazine Museum
School children portray Charles Pinckney explaining his views on states' rights, and individual freedoms, as they align to the views of the Democratic-Republican Party. Emphasis is placed on his shift...
View AssetPowder Magazine Museum | ETV Shorts
The Powder Magazine Museum is South Carolina's oldest public building. It has been a property of the non-profit the NSCDA-SC since 1902. The Powder Magazine is owned and operated by The National...
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