South Carolina

South Carolina  By: Bridget Williams & Cody Craig

In this Presentation

South Carolina HistoryThe State CapitalState MottoState Flower/Bird/&AnimalState NicknameState FlagGeographical Size, Location, and PopulationClimateMajor CitiesTourist AttractionsMajor Industries/Services  

And much more

South Carolina History

South Carolina has been involved in much of the history• One of the first 13 colonies• Fort Sumter, was part of the Civil War, on April 12, 1861

o  thousands+ died•  Antebellum, South Carolina advanced the nullification and

sesession of any other southern state•  July 1, 2000, South Carolina became the last state to

remove the Confederate Flag that was over the statehouse(was placed there in 19 62)

Fort Sumter

Fort Sumter was a major part of the South Carolina history.Here is are two informational videos on the event: http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=137374&title=Battle_of_Ft__Sumter

State Capital

Columbia, is also the state capital. Columbia was the first city of South Carolina.Named after Christopher Columbus.Founded in March 26, 1786.

State Motto

This is the state motto,"While I breath, I hope"

State Flower, Bird, & Animal

Gelsemium Sempervirens - Also known as Yellow Jessamine is the state flower    The State Bird is the Carolina Wren    

The White-Tailed Deer is the state animal 

State Nickname

South Carolina state nickname is "The Palmetto State." 

State Flag

South Carolina's state flag is a navy blue color with a white crest in the left corner, and a palm tree in the center.

Geographical Size, Location, & Population

Its population grows every single day. Its population as of today(November 2, 2009) is well passed 4,479,820.SC is around 32,020 square miles.This state is in the south-eastern area of the united states, and is below North Carolina.

Climate

South Carolina lies in the Humid Subtropical Climate.It is mostly hot all year around. but does tend to get windy on certain days.

Major Cities

• Columbia(the capital)•  Charleston•  Greenville•  Spartanburg•  Florence• Myrtle Beach•  Rock Hill •  Aiken•  Sumter• Mt. Pleasant•  Greenwood• Chester• And More

Tourist Attractions

South of the Border - Dillon, South CarolinaPeachoid Water Tower - Gaffney, South CarolinaColumbia Museum of Art - Columbia, South CarolinaRiverbank Zoo - Columbia, SCCongaree Vista - Columbia, SCCharlestown Water Park - Charlestown, SCMyrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach, SCFort Sumter - Sumter, South CarolinaAnd Much More!

Major Industries/Services

Planatation Agriculture• Indigo• Rice• Tobacco• Cotton• Cattle

Natural Resources

South Carolina has many resources:• Lumber• Gold• Sand• Gravel• Blue Crabs• Shrimp

Other Facts

Famous People:~ James Brown~ John C. Calhoun~ Andrew Jackson~ Chris Rock Current Events:~ Hurricane Bill has become an issuse~ Wild Fires have struck   

Website

Most of the information featured on this presentation was found from www.sc.govThis is also the state website.

Other sites used:• www.sc.edu•  www.agriculture.sc.gov•  www.50states.com

Wrap it Up

• South Carolina was involved in much history

• Columbia is the captial• "While I breathe, I hope"• Yellow Jessamine• Carolina Wren• White-Tailed Deer• Below North Carolina• Hot most of the year• Many Natural Resources• Few celebrites • Friendly people

Interesting Place!