South Carolina has a long history dating back to being one of the original 13 colonies. It played an important role in the Civil War, with the first shots being fired at Fort Sumter located in Charleston harbor. The state capital is Columbia, and the state motto is "While I breathe, I hope." Major tourist attractions include Myrtle Beach, Fort Sumter, and the Riverbank Zoo in Columbia. South Carolina has a diverse economy focused on agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing.

1. South Carolina By: Bridget Williams & Cody Craig

2. In this Presentation South Carolina History The State Capital State Motto State Flower/Bird/&Animal State Nickname State Flag Geographical Size, Location, and Population Climate Major Cities Tourist Attractions Major Industries/Services And much more

3. 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 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)

4. 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

5. 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.

6. State Motto This is the state motto, "While I breath, I hope"

7. 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

8. State Nickname South Carolina state nickname is "The Palmetto State."

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. Tourist Attractions South of the Border - Dillon, South Carolina Peachoid Water Tower - Gaffney, South Carolina Columbia Museum of Art - Columbia, South Carolina Riverbank Zoo - Columbia, SC Congaree Vista - Columbia, SC Charlestown Water Park - Charlestown, SC Myrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach, SC Fort Sumter - Sumter, South Carolina And Much More!

14. Major Industries/Services Planatation Agriculture Indigo Rice Tobacco Cotton Cattle

15. Natural Resources South Carolina has many resources: Lumber Gold Sand Gravel Blue Crabs Shrimp

16. 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

17. Website Most of the information featured on this presentation was found from www.sc.gov This is also the state website. Other sites used: www.sc.edu www.agriculture.sc.gov www.50states.com

18. 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!