South Carolina has a long history as one of the original 13 colonies. It split into North and South Carolina in 1710 and became a state in 1788. Some key facts about South Carolina include its capital of Columbia, state bird Carolina Wren, and tourist attractions like beaches, aquariums, and water parks. The state has a humid subtropical climate and is known for industries like tobacco, soybeans, cotton, fishing and tourism. Famous people from South Carolina include politician John C. Calhoun and musician James Brown.

1. South Carolina By:Tyler Hernandez and Emily Thomas

2. We will be talking about... The history of South Carolina Some basic facts to know about the state Also some very interesting facts about South Carolina And in the off chance, there will be some extra things you will find out later

3. The great truth and history! South Carolina is one the original thirteen colonies and carolina had been a royal colony, but in 1710 Carolina split into two Carolinas and hence north and south Carolina were born. May 23rd,1788 South Carolina officially became a state

4. The Basics Colleges:Capella University,Art insitute of Charleston,Andeson University,Benedict college State Bird:Carolina wren State Song:"Caroina" State nickname:Palmetto State State tree:Palmetto tree Capital:Columbia Population:4,255,083 Geographical size:30,109sq.miles Natural Resources:Cypress,Water Power

5. Tourist Attractions A lot of major tourist attractions of SC would include museums, beaches,water parks,aquariums,and races ways here are some museums to visit:Anderson county museum,South Carolina tennis hall of fame,Central jail museum, you should go to these water parks:Myrtle waves,whirlin waters,splash Island, Family Kingdom

6. Climate and weather When going to South Carolina, you should expect a humid subtropical weather, hot summers, and mild winters.

7. Famous People One famous figure you should know from history class is a well known politican, John C. Calhoun Now here is one very famous singer,songwriter and musician, he is known as the godfather of soul, He is James Brown

8. Major industries/services tobacco soybeans cotton fishing military bases peanuts tourist industries

9. Conclusion In conclution South Carolina has many major industries and sevices like: tobacco,military bases, tourist industries. Oh and lets not forget the awesome, the great godfather of soul, the one and only, James Brown!

10. Source are... www.Infoplease.com www.50states.com www.statelibrary.gov www.discoversouthcarolina.com