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The Revolutionary War in South Carolina

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    South Carollina in the Revolutionary War

  • South Carolina was a colony belonging to the King of England

    South Carolina was a colony belonging to the King of England
  • There was a tea party in Charleston.

    There was a tea party in  Charleston.
    The colonist in South Carolina were angry because the King of England was treating them unfairly. They did not like the extra money they had to pay for tea. So the colonists in South Carolina threw tea into the harbor in Charleston.
  • The Revolutionary War Begins

    The Revolutionary War Begins
  • Thomas Sumter was made lieutenant colonel of the army in South Carolina

    Thomas Sumter was made lieutenant colonel of the army in South Carolina
    Thomas Sumter's nickname was the Gamecock. He was a brave fighter.
  • Francis Marion fights in the battle of Fort Sullivan.

    Francis Marion fights in the battle of Fort Sullivan.
    Francis Marion's nickname was the Swamp Fox. He was a patriot. He was brave and sneaky.
  • South Carolina creates its own constitution

    South Carolina creates its own constitution
    Here is a video about the 3 branches of government
    In our constitution we created 3 branches of government.
    The 3 branches of government are the executive branch, legeslatiave brance, and judicial branch.
  • Andrew Pickens fights in the Battle of Cowpens.

    Andrew Pickens fights in the Battle of Cowpens.
    Andrew Picken's nickname was The Wizard Owl. The Patriots won the Battle of Cowpens.
  • The British leave Charles Town

    The British leave Charles Town
  • The Revolutionary War ends

    The Revolutionary War ends
  • After the Revolutionary War Columbia was chosen as our capital.

    After the Revolutionary War Columbia was chosen as our capital.