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The Palmetto State

South Carolina. The Palmetto State. History. Francisco Gordillo first European to visit South Carolina in 1521 First permanent settlement at Charles Town Established by the English in 1670 . In 1693 the colony won the right in the British House of Commons

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The Palmetto State

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  1. South Carolina The Palmetto State

  2. History • Francisco Gordillo first European to visit South Carolina in 1521 • First permanent settlement at Charles Town • Established by the English in 1670

  3. In 1693 the colony won the right in the British House of Commons December 20, 1860 South Carolina from the Union, the first southern state to secede In the 1960’s school integration was achieved South Carolina the eighth state to ratify the federal constitution on May 23, 1788 The Civil War began on April 12, 1861 More History

  4. State government has 3 branches 124 representatives serve 2 year terms Elected from districts based on population 46 senators serve 4 year terms Executive branch includes governor, lieutenant governor, and 7 constitutional officers The justices serve a 10 year term Government

  5. Religion • Protestants have more than 100,000 members • As of 1990 there were 78,768 Roman Catholics • Estimated 8,558 Jews

  6. Tourism • Increasingly important industry in state • 3/4 of vacation spending is at Charleston • Also 3/4 spending at Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island

  7. Forest cover more than 60% of South Carolina Many rivers provide hydroelectric power Petroleum deposits lie off the coast Major resources include: limestone sand gravel China clay various clays for bricks and tile Resources

  8. Land Piedmont rises from the FALL LINE which marks the boundary with the Coastal Plain The Blue Ridge Mountains occupy a small portion of the northwest corner of the state Can be divided into 3 regions They are: Coastal Plain Topography Outer Coastal Plain

  9. Climate • Hurricanes occasionally threaten the coast • Adequate rainfall marks a growing season of 290 days on the Southern coast and 200 days in the Northwest

  10. Animals • Abundance of white-tailed deer permits along hunting season • Fox, mink, muskrat, opossum, rabbit, raccoon, skunk, and squirrel are protected species in South Carolina • Duck, geese, quail, and wild turkey attract hunters • Wide variety fresh water and salt water fish found in South Carolina waters

  11. Sounds Make a Show • Corner of 10th & Victoria, Harlan, IA • HMU is on the scene • Took 4-6 hours to restore power and clear the intersection Click on the picture to see the film.

  12. Economic Activity • South Carolina’s economy traditionally has been based on agriculture, mainly rice and cotton • Early 20th century, the state had become a leading cotton manufacturer • 1940 about 75% of the state’s industrial workers were employed in the textile industry

  13. Communications • Leading state newspaper is the Charleston news • Founded in 1803 • South Carolina Educational Radio Network has won national broadcasting awards • South Carolina educational television system is highly regarded

  14. Population • 25th in population among the 50 states • 3,486,703 residents • Urban share population of 54.6% • Density 44.6 persons per square km.

  15. Only 1.4% of South Carolinians were foreign-born Black Americans make up about 305 of the states population The census counted 8,000 Americans Indians 1954 racial heritage proceeded relatively peacefully, with careful planning by both black and white leaders 8.52 Mexicans 6.03 Filipinos 4.28 Puerto Ricans 3.28 Japanese 3.20 Koreans in South Carolina Ethnic Groups

  16. Languages • 96.5% of all state residents 5 years of age and older reported speaking English at home • South Carolina English is marked by a division between the South Midland of the up country and plantation Southern of the coastal plain

  17. Fun Activities • Going to Myrtle Beach • Hunting • Golfing • Fishing • swimming

  18. Capital Columbia Statehood May 23, 1788 the eighth state Nickname: Palmetto State Bird: Carolina Wren Flower: Carolina Jessamine Tree: Palmetto Mottoes: animis Opibusque Parati (“Prepared in Mind And Resources”) (“While I breathe, I hope”) Song: “Carolina” Quick Facts

  19. 1992 Grolier Electronic Publishing, Inc. • www.states.sc.us/scsl brfhist. Html • www.unitedstates.com • www.newmexico.com • 1997 Info World • 1998 Encyclopedia-World Book Bibliography

  20. New Mexico Land of Enchantment

  21. History • Indians first lived in New Mexico about 20,000 years ago • Around AD 1000 the Anasazi developed an advanced culture in northwestern New Mexico • The first European settlements were established at San Juan Pueblo in 1598 and Santa Fe in 1610

  22. Early 1820’s, New Mexico became a province of newly independent Mexico Anglo-American traders from Kansas and Missouri opened the SANTA FE TRAIL in 1821 Territory of New Mexico was organized in 1850 1822, William Becknell, traveled along the route connecting New Mexico with Independence, Mo. 1846, Gen. Stephan KEARNY occupied Santa Fe and easily took control of New Mexico for the United States In 1863, New Mexico was given its present boundaries upon the formation of the Arizona Territory More History

  23. The New Mexico constitution, adopted on Jan. 21, 1911 The executive branch includes governor and 9 other elected officials Legislature is divided into a senate with 42 members 32 countries is governed by a 3-or 5-member elected commission Democratic party has dominated statewide The governor’s office was occupied by Republicans during the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s Governor ship was controlled by Democrats Judicial system includes: probate courts district courts an appeals court a supreme court Government

  24. Religion • About one-half of the population is Roman Catholics • Recent migrations of Anglo-Americans into New Mexico have altered both the ethnic and religious character of the state

  25. Tourism • Tourism is an increasingly aspect of the state’s economy • CARLSBAD CAVERNS National Park and 9 national monuments are in the state • White sands National Monument also attracts many tourists • 43 state parks

  26. Land • Variety of landforms they are divided into 4 major regions: • Rocky Mountains • Great Plains • Basin and Range Province • Colorado Plateau

  27. Climate • Warm-to-hot summers • Mild-to-cold winters are dominant climatic characteristics of New Mexico • Precipitation averages less than 16 inches • Summer temperatures often climb to about 100 degrees

  28. Native fauna includes: antelope mule deer white-tailed deer elk bear Quail, ducks, and turkeys are also present 300 species of birds can be found Animals

  29. New Mexico is rich in certain minerals and fuels In 19th century gold and silver were important, but replaced with copper Petroleum and natural gas in the southeast and northwest New Mexico is leading state in the production of uranium and potash Resources

  30. Population • Population of New Mexico is 1,515,069 • Only six other cities have more than 30,000 in population • The growth can be in migration from other states as well as to natural increase • Rank 37th • Hispanic population is high in the state

  31. Language Spanish remains the dominant language in areas and is spoken widely throughout New Mexico.

  32. Quick Facts • Statehood: January 6, 1912 the 47th state • Nickname: Land of Enchantment • Bird: Roadrunner • Flower: Yucca • Tree: Pinon • Motto: Crescit Eundo (“It Grows as It Goes”) • Song: “O Fair New Mexico” • Capital: Santa Fe

  33. 1992 Grolier electronic Publishing, Inc. • www.info@brloweb.com • www.dir.yahoo.com/regional/U_S__States/New_Mexico • www.unitedstaes.com • www.newmexico.com • 1998 Encyclopedia-World Book Bibliography

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