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Gilded Age in S.C.
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Civil Rights Act of 1875
The Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant. This gave many African-Americans new freedoms. -
Bourbon Movement begins in S.C.
The rise of a new party of white supremacists, the bourbons, began in South Carolina. Lead by Wade Hampton, this group wanted to cleanse S.C. of Republicans. -
Reconstruction is over
President Rutherford B. Hayes agrees to wthdraw his troops from the south, bringing an end to reconstruction. -
Thomas G. Clemson leaves land to S.C.
Thomas G. Clemson gifts 817 acres of land to the state of South Carolina for the construction of a new agricultural college. -
Clemson University is Finished Building
Clemson University is founded and is prepeared to be open to middle-age men as an agricultural school. -
Benjain Tillman Becomes Governor of S.C.
Benjamin Tillman begins his first term in office as the governor of S.C. A white supremacist and a racist, he thought blacks were to blame for the economic crisis. -
Jim Crow Laws come into effect
The 3 Jim Crow laws are institutionalized in South Carolina, immediatley causing blacks to lose many rights. -
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Year of Natural Disasters
Hurrricanes ravish S.C., destroying many crops and killing thousands. The Charleston earthquake also caused thousands in property damages. -
Clemson College Opens to Public
Clemson college opens for men who want an agricultural or engineering education. University of South Carolina's agricultural program was shut down and moved to clemson. -
S.C. Dispensary Founded
The South Carolina Dispensary opens via Benjamin Tillman to limit the sale of alcohol in S.C. -
S.C. Constitution
The South Carolina constitution is brought into effect by governor Tillman, severly impeding African American rights. These included the right to vote and the right to participate in public forum. -
19th Amendment
The ninteenth amendment is passed in the U.S., and women have the right to vote! -
18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment is ratified and prohibition begins in the USA. -
21st Amendment
The 21st Amendment is ratified and prohibition finally ends in the U.S., allowing alcohol to be legal again. -
Women can vote in S.C.
South Carolina fnally recognises the 19th amendment and allows women living in S.C. to vote.
