South Carolina Culture

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South Carolina Culture
South Carolina may be home of the world’s biggest cat but that is not the only thing it is home too. It is home to many types of cultures and a lot of history. The history in South Carolina starts all the way back to when King Charles sent eights families over to set up a colony and from the time that happened, it has encountered many changes in culture (Hoffman and Hart).
South Carolina, also known as the Palmetto State, is located in the southeastern region of the United States bordered by North Carolina and Georgia (South Carolina). South Carolina takes advantage of being on the east coast by using its beaches as tourism. Tourism in South Carolina is huge source of income (History of South). People from all …show more content…

South Carolina ranges from the Blue Ridge Mountains all the way to the rich equestrian centers and golf courses in Charleston. South Carolina holds possibly the strongest culture in America. They have a very strong bond with the Deep South, the Confederacy, and they are the institution of slavery. Although these statements are very intimidating, it does not bother all the visitors that return to the state (“South Carolina”). The culture of South Carolina provides the world with a lot. Being so full of history, people have a chance to experience and witness the cities and sites where many historic events, like the Civil War, …show more content…

After the Civil War was over the people of South Carolina still depended on agriculture and it remained their main source of income. South Carolina thrived and still has great success in growing peaches. South Carolina is the second largest peach producer in the Unites States behind California (“South Carolina”). In the 1880's they adapted the textile industry and it increased greatly because of the hydroelectric power available in the upstate (History of South). These plants brought workers in from all over the country who left their jobs as farmers (History of South). Still today textile industries have interest in coming to South Carolina. Textile industries are not the only major industries in South Carolina. Companies like BMW have set up major plants in the upstate that produce a huge number of cars that bring in a big amount of

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