Why Study SC?
What major U.S. events did South Carolina play a role in?
The American Revolution, Civil War, and Civil Rights Movement.
What are South Carolina’s three main regions?
Upstate, Midlands, Lowcountry.
What do communities reflect about people?
Culture, jobs, and traditions.
What do historians use to study the past?
Evidence from the past (sources).
What year was Charleston founded?
1670.
Why is Charleston important in early U.S. history?
It was a major colonial city and port.
Which region is known for mountains and later textile mills?
Upstate.
Which historic city shows SC’s colonial life and trade?
Charleston.
What is a primary source? Give an example.
First-hand account, like a diary or map.
During which war were major battles fought in SC?
The American Revolution.
What system tied SC to slavery and influenced national conflicts?
The plantation system.
Which region has fertile land and rivers, good for farming and trade?
Midlands.
What culture from SC preserved African traditions in America?
Gullah culture.
What is a secondary source? Give an example.
Second-hand account, like a textbook or article.
Which SC event in 1860 led to the Civil War?
Secession.
Name one way SC has influenced the U.S. economy.
Agriculture (like cotton, rice, indigo).
Which region had ports, rice, and indigo plantations?
Lowcountry.
How did farming towns shape SC’s communities?
They showed agriculture’s importance in daily life.
Why must historians question evidence?
Sources may be biased or incomplete.
What role did SC play in the Civil Rights Movement?
Cities in SC were part of national protests and activism.
What event beginning in South Carolina started the Civil War?
Secession in 1860.
How does geography affect communities in SC?
It influences where people live, the jobs they do, and their culture.
Give one example of how communities today connect to SC’s past.
Industries like BMW show SC’s shift from farming to industry.
Why are both primary and secondary sources important?
They give direct evidence and interpretation for better understanding.
How does SC’s history connect to the bigger story of the U.S.?
SC shaped politics, economy, and culture, influencing national history.