Snee Farm Tour, Part 2 | Powder Magazine Museum

Mrs. Ann Edwards continues her discussion of the life of Charles Pinckney focusing specifically on Pinckney's accomplishments in state and federal government after the Revolutionary War. Of special interest is Charles Pinckney's plan at the Constitutional Convention, his role in framing South Carolina's state constitution, the moving of the state capital from Charleston to Columbia, and finally Charles Pinckney's controversial stance to support the Democratic-Republican party. See also http://www.powdermag.org/coloniallessons.php. Produced by Charleston County School District.

Standards

• 4.2.P Analyze the sequence of events that led to the establishment of the U.S. as a democratic republic.
• 4.2.CX Contextualize South Carolina’s role in the development of the new nation.
• 8.2.P Analyze significant founding principles that led to the development of federalism in South Carolina and the United States.
• This indicator was designed to encourage inquiry into the development of the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and representative democracy.
• 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.

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