Dicey Langston's Family is Divided | Idella Bodie's S.C. Women - Episode 101

Part One, Clip 1 - Dicey Langston's Family is Divided

In the beginning of the legendary story of Dicey Langston, as the country is in the grips of Revolutionary War, Dicey’s family argues over the importance of remaining Patriots. Her father and uncle become divided, as her uncle chooses to pledge his allegiance to the King.

Standards

• 4.2.CO Compare the roles of marginalized groups during the American Revolution.
• 4.2.CX Contextualize South Carolina’s role in the development of the new nation.
• 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.
• 8.2.CO Compare the motives and demographics of loyalists and patriots within South Carolina and the colonies.
• This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into the economic, political, and social motivations of the patriots and the loyalists in the era of the American Revolution.

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