Pre-Revolutionary War

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Continental Congress
Continental Congress

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

"The Continental Congress, also known as the Philadelphia Congress, was a convention of delegates called together from the Thirteen Colonies which became the governing body of the United States during...
Mepkin Abbey | Eye on the Past
Mepkin Abbey | Eye on the Past

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

A brief look at Mepkin Abbey in Moncks Corner, S.C., former home of Henry Laurens, a member of the Continental Congress who later became its president. Mepkin Abbey was later owned by publisher Henry...
Charleston Tea Party | Palmetto Heritage
Charleston Tea Party | Palmetto Heritage

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Grades: 4 8

Following the Tea Act of 1773 many colonial citizens refused to pay the duty and boycotted British tea. This video portrays actions taken by some citizens of Charleston in November and December, 1774...
Winds of Discontent | Conversations on S.C. History 7
Winds of Discontent | Conversations on S.C. History
Episode 7

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Dr. Edgar discusses the winds of discontent in SC in three lessons: Pre-Revolutionary Conflicts and Issues...
William Moultrie | S.C. Hall of Fame
William Moultrie | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Grades: 4 8

Born in Charleston, South Carolina, William Moultrie (1730-1805) is known for his leadership during the American Revolutionary War. He defended the city of Charleston from British attack in 1776, and...
William Jasper | S.C. Hall of Fame
William Jasper | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Grades: 4 8

Sgt. William Jasper (1750-1779) came to Philadelphia from Germany in 1767, working briefly as an indentured servant before moving to the South and becoming involved as a leader in the Revolutionary...
William Henry Drayton | S.C. Hall of Fame
William Henry Drayton | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Grades: 4 8

Born in Charleston, South Carolina, William Henry Drayton (1742-1779) was a planter, lawyer, and politician during the Revolutionary War. He is credited with co-designing with Arthur Middleton the...
Thomas Heyward Jr. | S.C. Hall of Fame
Thomas Heyward Jr. | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Grades: 4 8

Biography of the life of Declaration of Independence signer and noted statesman Thomas Heyward, Jr. Through the use of archival materials, scholar interviews, historic sites, and reenactments, this...
Charles Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame
Charles Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Grades: 4 8

Statesman Charles Pinckney's beliefs helped forge the United States Constitution. Fluent in five languages, yet educated and reared entirely on South Carolina soil, this man was elected four times to...