Grade(s): 8
Subject(s): Social Studies
Year: 2019
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William Gilmore Simms was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He was a poet, novelist, and historian whose work was a major force in antebellum Southern literature. He was called one of America’s best...
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A brief biography of the life of Edward Rutledge, statesman, South Carolina Governor, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Through the use of archival materials, scholar interviews, visits...
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Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Henry Laurens (1724-1792) was a rice planter, merchant, slave trader, and Revolutionary War leader. Signer of the Articles of Confederation and delegate to the...
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A brief biography of the life of Arthur Middleton, statesman and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Through the use of archival materials, scholar interviews, and historic landmarks and...
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Grace and Rachel Martin, Part 1 - Vital Information Revealed The Martins compliment the soldier until he reveals the information he is carrying, which proves to be very vital information.
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Grace and Rachel Martin, Part 2 - A Different Path The Martins convince the courier to take a path that will add time to his route. They hatch a plan to dress as men and use a gun to coerce him to...
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Grace and Rachel Martin, Part 4 - Consequences of Treason The courier returns to the Martins’ home, where he threatens the consequences of treason.
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Grace and Rachel Martin, Part 3 - Disguised as Men The sisters meet the courier at the bridge and force him to give them the important papers at gunpoint. The sisters are uncertain if the courier...
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Grace and Rachel Martin, Part 5 - Wrong Spies The Martins realize the courier does not believe they are the thieves of the papers and believes spies in the British Army or farmers informed the thieves...
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Dorcas Nelson Richardson, Part 1 - Captain Richardson Captain Richardson, a South Carolina patriot and Dorcas Richardson’s husband, is wanted by the British and is trying to reach his home and evade...