History of South Carolina

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A state in the United States. South Carolina was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution.

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South Carolina was the first state which tried to withdraw from the United States,
to form the Confederate States of America, precipitating the Civil War. The initial battle of this war happened at Fort Sumter, near Charleston.

Named after King of England, Charles I.

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South Carolina was the first state which tried to secede from the United States, to form the Confederate States of America, precipitating the Civil War. The initial battle of this war happened at [Fort Sumter]?, which stands on an island in Charleston harbor.

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