South Carolina

by Hoffman, Nancy

• ISBN13: 9780761410652
• ISBN10: 0761410651
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-01-01
• Publisher: Benchmark Books

Summary

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of this scenic and varied Southern state.

Table of Contents

Introduction South Carolina Is	6	(4)
Geography A Southern Jewel	10	(18)
The Up Country
The Low Country
Rivers And Lakes
From Hot To Mild
Forests And Flowers
All Manner Of Life
Saving The Loggerhead
History From Conflict To Cooperation	28	(26)
Native American Life
Europeans Arrive
Trade And Tension
Colonial Times
Fight For Independence
The Growing Slavery System
Crisis And War
Reconstruction
Debt And Poverty
Song: ``Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues''
The Long Road To Integration
Government And Economy Welcoming Change	54	(14)
Inside Government
Palmetto Politics
Wealth From The Land And Sea
Growing Industries
Improving Schools
People Smiling Faces	68	(16)
Growing And Changing
Southern Hospitality
Roots In Africa
Recipe: Frogmore Stew
Preserving The Past
Charleston Society
Achievements The Pride Of The State	84	(16)
Young Entrepreneur
He Is Somebody
From Slave To Hero
Fighting For Children
Educators
Gullah Artist
The Gatekeeper
Gotta Dance
Jazz Legend
Baseball Giants
Landmarks Beautiful Places	100	(19)
The Up Country
Growing Cities
Small Towns
Central South Carolina
The Santee Cooper Region
Beaufort And The Sea Islands
Charleston
The Grand Strand
State Survey	119	(20)
State Identifications
Song
Geography
Timeline
Economy
Calendar Of Celebrations
State Stars
Tour The State
Fun Facts
Find Out More	139	(2)
Index	141