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SC Delegation
==Constitutional Convention==
==Constitutional Convention==
Pinckney played an important role at the [[Constitutional Convention]] in 1787; in fact, he claimed to have been the most influential representative, and to have submitted a draft which served as the basis of the finalized [[United States Constitution]]. While these claims are viewed with skepticism by historians, they nonetheless agree that his role was a vital one, and that his influence in shaping the Constitution was considerable. <ref>http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_founding_fathers_south_carolina.html#Pinckney</ref>
Pinckney played an important role at the [[Constitutional Convention]] in 1787; in fact, he claimed to have been the most influential representative, and to have submitted a draft which served as the basis of the finalized [[United States Constitution]]. While these claims are viewed with skepticism by historians, they nonetheless agree that his role was a vital one, and that his influence in shaping the Constitution was considerable. <ref>http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_founding_fathers_south_carolina.html#Pinckney</ref>
Other members of the South Carolina delegation to the Convention were [[Pierce Butler (Founding Father)|Pierce Butler]], [[John Rutledge]], and [[Charles Cotesworth Pinckney]].
[[Image:Snee Farm.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The Snee Farm plantation property]]
[[Image:Snee Farm.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The Snee Farm plantation property]]