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Why did Hamburg, South Carolina change its name to North Augusta shortly after World

War I began?

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Answer: Due to Anti - German sentiments.

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Hamburg , South Carolina changed its name to North Augusta due to anti German sentiments and the need to change the German heritage . Hamburg was a German name so since they wanted to change the German heritage , they had to change the name to North Augusta shortly after World war 1

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