8th Grade Slavery Unit: South Carolina

South Carolina is the smallest state in the Deep South region of the United States. In spite of its size, South Carolina is an important manufacturing and farming state. It is one of the leading states in the nation in the manufacture of textiles. South Carolina also raises one of the largest tobacco crops in the United States. Most South Carolina workers are employed in service industries, which include trade, health care, and government. Tourism is also important to the economy of South Carolina.