Question

how was the development of the phosphate industry different in South Carolina than in the rest of the country?​

Answer 1

South Carolina had an abundance of phosphate deposits and became a world leader in the industry: other areas of the country had other mineral resources, which they developed.

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Answer 2

In the 19th Century the phosphate industry in South Carolina reflected the manufacturing of high-quality Phosphate fertilizers. During the industrial period, the industry showed unfulfilled potential for the entire State of South Carolina and the Southern part of the United States. However, despite its potential, the industry collapsed for about 20 years since its inception due to the formation of large phosphate pits, mottled local soils, and disturbed archaeological & historical sites.