SC Upcountry vs. Lowcountry

This region was farthest from the coast.

• Lowcountry

• Upcountry

This region had closer ties to England and the Caribbean.

• Lowcountry

• Upcountry

This region had a higher number of slaves.

• Lowcountry

• Upcountry

This region consisted mostly of small subsistence farms.

• Lowcountry

• Upcountry

This region was the seat of the government and held the political power in the colony,

• Lowcountry

• Upcountry

This region was composed of settlers coming mostly from wagon trails leading up to NC, VA and PA.

• Lowcountry

• Upcountry

This region held a large number of rice plantations.

• Lowcountry

• Upcountry

This region was affected by an outbreak of violence and crime in the 1760's.

• Lowcountry

• Upcountry

This region was the birthplace of the Regulator Movement.

• Lowcountry

• Upcountry

This region held a majority of the colonies white population.

• Lowcountry

• Upcountry