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// **__It's a Rice to Riches Colony.__ ** // South Carolina is the place to come! If you are looking for a place to go, South Carolina is an amazing Colony! Here, in South Carolina, there are many different crops that we grow! Some of the crops we grow are, lumber, grain, rice, tobacco, indigo, and rum. We have great fertile soil due to our magnificent location! We are located on the East Coast of America near the Atlantic Ocean. So, you will have access to the Ocean. If you want to be happy, don't settle for anything less than South Carolina!
 * ​ South Carolina**

Other than all of the hurricanes in South Carolina, the weather is very nice. During growing season(around March), the temperature doesn't go below 80-85 degrees, and in the winter time, very mild, the doesn't go below 65-70 degrees. The highest temperature was 111 degrees. It was recorded on September 4 of 1925.The lowest temperature was -19 degrees, recorded on on January 21, 1985 at Caesar's Head. In South Carolina, average rainfall per year is 51 inches. South Carolina is about 260 miles long, and 200 miles wide.Charleston's latitude and longitude is 32° 54' North and 79° 58' West.
 * __What's the Temperature and Climate Like in South Carolina?__ **

__** What Are the Major Rivers/Lakes/Towns, and is the Highest and Lowest Point in South Carolina? **__ South Carolina's highest point is the Sassafras Mountain. The Sassafras Mountain is obviously one of the most important and well known mountains in South Carolina. It is a a beautiful site. It is 3560 feet above the average sea level.The Sassafras Mountain is located in the South Carolina-North Carolina border line.The lowest point in South Carolina is sea level, where South Carolina meets the Atlantic Ocean. Some of South Carolina's major rivers are Edistio River, Pee Dee River, Santee River, and the Savannah River. Some of South Carolina's major lakes are Lake Greenwood, Lake Marion,and Lake Moultrie. The elevation of South Carolina is 350 feet above sea level.Charleston was one of the major cities in the 1750's South Carolina. The city was founded as Charlestown or Charles Towne in 1670 and then got changed to Charleston in 1670. Charleston is known as ** The Holy City. ** It was one of the thirteen colonies to provide religious tolerance to the French Church. South Carolina became a state on May 23, 1788. South Carolina has lots of natural areas that attract animals, because its a rural state. Our largest animals are brown bears, cougars (mountain lions), bobcats, alligators, and white-tailed deer. We also have large birds like pelicans, egrets, herons, geese, and turkeys. Smaller animals like foxes, coyotes, and beavers are less often seen, but pretty common.
 * __What Type of Animals Live in South Carolina?__ **

** __What Are Some Plants That Grow in South Carolina?__ **

The plants that grow in South Carolina are beautiful. There are different type of berries, vegetables, greens, trees,and a lot more. The main sources that they grow in South Carolina are rice, rum, cattle, grain, lumber and indigo.There are some of the same plants as different areas, but also a lot different types. But all of the plants are beautiful in South Carolina, which makes it a much better, fresher colony to live in.

There are different religions in South Carolina, but what are the percentages? There is...
 * __What Are the Different Percentages of Religion in South Carolina?__ ** [[image:flower.jpg width="240" height="178" align="right" caption="Rose Mallow Flower"]]
 * 92% Christian
 * 84% Protestant
 * 45% Southern Baptist
 * 15% Methodist
 * 5% Presbyterian
 * 19% Other Protestant
 * 7% Catholic
 * 1% Other Christian
 * 1% Other Religions
 * 7% Non-Religious

__** What Will Happen in the Future of South Carolina? **__ I think the future of South Carolina will be very successful. The rice that they grow and the rice that they sell will definitely make South Carolina a wealthy state. Not just because of their rice source, but because of their rum, cattle, grain, lumber,and indigo source too. The state, I think, will look fresh, green, and very pretty. The plants are also a good source for blue dye, that is what they make their blue dye out of. The Sassafras Mountain will be one of the most pretty sites in South Carolina because of its high point, and because of the trees going all around it. __**Who Founded the Wonderful Colony of South Carolina and When?**__ North Carolina and South Carolina used to be one big Carolina. What is now North and South Carolina had differences. South Carolina wanted slavery and they wanted to be a Confederate. North Carolina did not want slavery and they wanted to be a union. Due to these differences, the Carolina split in 1712. Carolina split into what is now North and South Carolina. South Carolina became the eighth US state on March 23, 1788.

The first documented landing in South Carolina was in 1521 by a Spanish explorer by the name of, Pedro de Quejos. Following him was San Miguel de Guadelupe. San Miguel de Guadalupe and his settlers from Hispaniola landed in South Carolina in 1526. Although, he and his settlers from Hispaniola wound up moving to what is now Georgia. King Charles II created the Colony of Carolina in 1663. He named the Colony Carolina after himself. He created it by giving the territory of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to loyal supporters.

In 1562, a French explorer by the name of Jean Ribault attempted to start a Colony on Parris Island. Although, Mr. Jean Ribault was unsuccessful. In 1670, a group of two hundred colonist from English Barbados founded Charles Town named after the king. Charles Town later became shortened and was now named, Charleston. In 1719, King George the second made South Carolina a Royal Colony.

__** What are some of our Economic Prospects? **__ South Carolina has a wide range of employment, from carpentry to sailors. We have great job oppurtunities here in South Carolina! Some jobs that we offer are, carpenters, barrel makers, blacksmiths, sailors, merchants, cotton farmers, tobacco farmers, slave owners, and slave traders. A way that we make a lot of our money is through growing crops. We make a lot of money producing rice. Some of the crops that we grow are, lumber, grain, rice, cattle, rum, indigo, and blue dye which we collect by flowers. In South Carolina, as you know, we are located on the East Coast of America bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Therefore, fishing in South Carolina was a great way to catch food or catch fish and sell them.

__** What are some of the Possible Risks? **__ South Carolina is the right choice. Although, like every where else, we do have some possible risks. A couple of the risks that we have are, disease, mistreatment of slaves, weather, and some dangerous animals. Some of the animals include, bears, poisonous snakes, and wild dogs. South Carolina has amazing weather if you like being warm! Some of the weather risks do include, hurricanes, tornadoes, cyclones, and tsunamis. These are possible risks but are not big risks. A Hurricane will come in about every four years. Although, if you stay in South Carolina you will most likely not run into these risks, but they are always a possibility so be aware.

__** What Will Your Kids Do in South Carolina That's Fun? **__  South Carolina is a great colony for children. Children had many great opportunities to have fun. They would share riddles and jokes. Children would also make their own dolls and spend time with their mothers by playing games. They would also play tag, hopscotch, and hide-and-seek. But surprisingly, these games would help a certain skill they needed to learn later on in life as a farmer, or a parent. Considering the fact that children had a lot of work, to make the time go by faster, and the job more fun, they would turn their job into a game. For example, two children would have a race to see who can card wool faster, or better. A lot of the great things that your children can do here, will later help them in life when they become a farmer or a parent. __**What are some of the tribes in South Carolina?**__ Some of the tribes that were located in South Carolina are, Kiwah, Cherokee, the Catawabas, the Creek, and the, Yamasee. When they lived in South Carolina, they grew crops. Two of the major crops that they grew were corn and beans.

__**What about the workers?**__ A large amount of the workers were servants. These servants signed contracts in South Carolina. These contracts were like promises that assure that they will be working for a certain amount of time and that they were then guaranteed freedom. Then, there were slaves. The slaves on the other hand did not have contracts. The slaves were put to work for as long as their owner wanted them to work. When their owner thought they earned their freedom, they did something amazingly good, or they saved enough money to buy freedom, they were let free. The slaves grew many crops that helped South Carolina out a lot. Some of the crops that they grew were, rice, indigo, corn, cotton, and tobacco. In 1720, a lot of slaves came over to South Carolina. Many of the slaves were African American. Due to this, most of the population was declared African American.

"The heavens shine upon this famous country the sovereign Ray of health; and has blessed it with a serene Air, and a lofty sky...." -Joel Gascoyne (1674)
 * __What are some things that people have said?__ **

"Our government must be suitable to the people, and we are perhaps the only people in the world who ever had sense enough to appoint delegates to establish a general government." -Charles Pinckney, speaking at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. "My family and I moved here from Delaware. We are extremely pleased with the great crops and the great fertile soil. From almost going broke and not being able to pay my taxes, we moved here and we are living very comfortably. -Lindsey Ann, age 29 (1678)

[] [] [|http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/sc_geography.htm] [] [] __** [|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston,_South_Carolina] []
 * __Work Cited:

Davidson, James West Michael B. Stoff //The American Nation//

Fradin, Denni Brindell //The South Carolina Colony//