Colonial Settlement
What European country first settled South Carolina?
England
Who was a famous SC militia leader during the American Revolution?
Francis Marion
What year did South Carolina secede from the Union?
1860
What is Reconstruction?
The time period after the Civil War to rebuild the South
What is SC’s capital today?
Columbia
What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in SC?
Charles Towne
What nickname was Francis Marion known by?
Swamp Fox
What was the first state to secede from the United States?
South Carolina
What group helped formerly enslaved people during Reconstruction?
Freedmen’s Bureau
What major industry has grown in SC recently?
Tourism or manufacturing
What cash crop made South Carolina rich during colonial times?
Rice
What was the name of the major battle fought in SC that turned the tide of the war?
Battle of Cowpens
What important battle started the Civil War in SC?
Fort Sumter
What were Black Codes?
Laws to limit the freedom of formerly enslaved people
What natural disaster hit SC in 1989?
Hurricane Hugo
What group of immigrants settled in the backcountry of SC seeking land?`
Scots-Irish
How did South Carolinians feel about independence at the start of the war?
They were divided—some were Loyalists, some Patriots
What was one reason SC gave for seceding?
States' rights or slavery
Why was Reconstruction especially difficult in SC?
conomy was devastated, deep racial divides, political violence
What is one way SC has preserved its history today?
Museums, historic sites, or education
Why was SC’s location ideal for trade and agriculture during colonial times?
It had a port city and fertile land for plantations
How did the terrain of SC help Patriots during the Revolution?
Swamps and forests allowed for guerrilla tactics
What role did SC play during the war after secession?
It was a key Confederate state, saw battles, and contributed soldiers and supplies
What long-term effects did Reconstruction have on SC?
Led to segregation laws, poverty, and racial tensions that lasted into the 20th century
How has SC’s population and economy changed in the 21st century?
It’s grown due to migration, jobs in tech, industry, and coastal tourism