History of South Carolina

the slaves were the master and their mistress didn’t treat them the way you hear about in your history classes. Ms. Louisa was a married slave; her husband was a slave as well that belonged to another plantation owned by the Sloans. As she stated in her interview they didn’t get to see each other as much, and when they did they had to have passes from their masters.When talking about slavery in History classes, we never really get to hear about the opportunities some slaves were allowed to have.…

to this day, and has developed controversy on the topic itself. Some people believe that the confederate flag is apart of history, while others believe it is a sign of racism and injustice that should not exist in today’s society. The Civil War was a war that was fought between the northern and southern states of America. The north was referred to as the Union, while the south was referred to as the Confederacy. The main issue that sparked the war was slavery, and is the reason many people…

Charleston is known for many things that attract residents, tourists, and students. The beaches, restaurants, bars and history, are some to name a few. Each year, Charleston is becoming a more populated area for both residents, as well as tourists, as more and more people want to experience Historic Charleston. With that being said, this has lead Downtown Charleston’s economy to boom within the last decade. In the food and beverage industry alone, revenue has grown nearly 17 percent in recent…

believe the war is still being fought today. In Tony Horwitz’s book “Confederates in the Attic” he explores the impact the American Civil War has on the modern day south, and just why southerners in particular still care so much about the Civil War? After reading “Confederates in the Attic” I believe there are a three main reasons the south still cares about the Civil War so much. They are defending southern pride and heritage, a way of defying against the federalist north, and an escape from…

flags. One is in a form of a headstone with words and a picture of Big Ed extending his middle finger, the other is a simple flag hanging on a wooden stick waiting to be destroyed by a strong wind. Bethe Dufresne argues that the confederate flags are history factors, and we should embrace their historical value. Furthermore, the flags should be displayed as " a muted artifact of unspeakable tragedy”. As the author’s statement, the confederate flags should remain as tokens of the historic event.…

psychological test. To excel in this career, one must be able to walk through any conditions for a long period of time. Must navigate along in the daylight or darkness. They must be able to tolerate any certain type of weather and insects. In the state of South Carolina they are many different types of animals one must keep an eye out for and they include, snakes, hogs, spiders and alligators. One must be familiar with surroundings, have a good sense of directions and attention to detail. It is…

I. Community, District, and School Factors The Carolina Forest area is located in Horry County, South Carolina, between Conway and Myrtle Beach. The area is unincorporated, which means the location is governed by a larger municipal district instead of having their own governing bodies. In the case of Carolina Forest, it is governed by Horry County. There are 21 residential subdivisions in the Carolina Forest area and six public schools, all located in the Horry County School District. In the…

In 1986, I was born in the state of South Carolina, in Florence County. I was raised in the small town of Lake City, South Carolina, which was established in the year of 1750. This town came into existence due to the fact it was on a road that ran between Kingstree to the south and Cheraw to the north. Later, there was a road placed between Georgetown and Camden adding to the cross of the older road, forming a crossroads. I have lived in Lake City, for majority of my life and as many others,…

When describing a sense of place many people seem to neglect the importance of the physical environment. The physical environment plays a large role in a person 's connection to a place and culture. This article breaks the feeling of a sense of place down to two factors, first the social and cultural contest and second the nature of the space which is described as a place. This article uses qualitative measures to describe landscape amening, environmental values, and a comprehensive social…

Additionally, since the program brings in students from across the nation, it is also an experience to meet new people and learn more about the experiences of Blacks and minorities from diverse backgrounds. As an African-American male from North Carolina, I think I can provide an adequate representation of the experiences across the state. I have extensive experience with…