Carolina Snaps: King Hagler--Catawba Indian Chief
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"Carolina Snaps: King Hagler--Catawba Indian Chief" is an educational video that highlights the life and legacy of King Hagler, a revered leader of the Catawba Native American Indian tribe. Known as the Patron Saint of Camden, King Hagler served from the early 1750s until his passing in 1763. Despite the encroachment of colonists, he was celebrated for his peacekeeping efforts, which preserved Catawba traditions and established harmonious relationships with neighboring tribes and settlers. King Hagler was not only a diplomatic leader but also a courageous warrior and shrewd strategist. His cultural impact was recognized when he became the first Native American inducted into the South Carolina Hall of Fame in 2009. The video emphasizes the importance of cultural preservation and peaceful coexistence, offering insights into Native American history, government interactions, and cultural dynamics.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 minutes
- Topic: Biographies, Education, History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Biography, Conflict Resolution, Culture and Society, Native Americans, U.S. History (General), U.S. History - Precolonial-1774
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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- Release Year: 2022
- Producer/Distributor: SC ETV
- Series: Carolina Snaps
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Carolina Snaps: King Hagler--Catawba Indian Chief