The Second Provincial Congress drafted the first SC Constitution. (mar 1, 1776 – mar 31, 1776)
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In March of 1776, South Carolina drafted its first Constitution, the second one in the colonies. At the same time, John Rutledge was elected as President of South Carolina, with Henry Laurens as Vice-President. The term "governor" was initially not used in the new state of South Carolina.
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