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Soon South Carolina and the other American colonies wanted independence from England. This led to the American Revolution, which began in 1775. During the war, South Carolina hosted more...
- Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh
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Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of South Carolina including early explorers, Native Americans, English colony, American Revolution, and the Civil War.
- Overview
- The End of Proprietary Rule
- Frontier Settlement
- Cherokee Wars
- Settlement of Upcountry
- Religion
- African Slaves
- Hurricanes
After several expeditions and settlement attempts in the 16th century, France and Spain had abandoned the area of present-day Southern Carolina In 1629 Charles I granted his attorney general a charter to everything between latitudes 36 and 31. Later, in 1663, Charles II granted the land to eight Lords Proprietors in return for their financial and p...
Proprietary rule was unpopular in South Carolina almost from the start, mainly because propertied immigrants to the colony hoped to monopolize fundamental constitutions of Carolina as a basis for government. Moreover, many Anglicans resented the Proprietors' guarantee of freedom of religion to Dissenters. In November 1719, Carolina elected James Mo...
Governor Robert Johnson encouraged settlement in the western frontier to make Charles Town's shipping more profitable, and to create a buffer zone against attacks. The Carolinians arranged a fund to lure European Protestants. Each family would receive free land based on the number of people that it brought over, including indentured servants and sl...
Though Governor Francis Nicholson attempted to pacify the Cherokee with gifts, they had grown discontented with the arrangements. Sir Alexander Cuming negotiated with them to open some land for settlement in 1730. Because Governor James Glen stepped in to bring peace between the Creek people and Cherokee, who were traditional enemies, the Cherokee ...
After the Cherokee defeat and cession of land, new settlers from Ulster flooded into the Upcountry through the Waxhaws in what is now called Lancaster County. Lawlessness ensued and robbery, arson, and looting became common. Upcountry residents formed a group of "Regulators," vigilantes who took the law into their own hands to control the criminals...
Numerous churches built bases in Charleston, and expanded into the rural areas. From the founding of Charleston onwards, the colony welcomed many different religious groups, including Jews and Quakers, but Catholics were prohibited from practicing until after the American Revolution. Baptists and Methodists increased in number rapidly in the late 1...
Many of the rich planters came from Barbados and other islands in the Caribbean, and brought seasoned African slaves from there. The planters duplicated elements of the Caribbean economies, developing plantations for the cultivation of export crops, such as Sea Island cotton, indigo, and particularly rice. The slaves came from many diverse cultures...
South Carolina was struck by four major hurricanes during the colonial period. Colonists became constantly aware of the threat these storms posed and their effects even on warfare. The 1752 hurricane caused massive damage to homes, businesses, shipping, outlying plantation buildings and the rice crop; about 95 people died. Charles Town, the capital...
- Governed by “Lord Proprietors” In 1663, King Charles II of England founded the colony of South Carolina by granting the territory to eight aristocrats known as the “Lord Proprietors” as a prize for their support during the Restoration of the English monarchy.
- Named in Honor of King Charles II. King Charles II of England inspired the colony’s naming of what would become South Carolina. Lord Proprietors named the settlement after the King to show their allegiance and appreciation.
- Plantations Used Enslaved Labor. South Carolina was a significant producer of rice, indigo, and other crops such as cotton, tobacco, and sugarcane. These crops were farmed on huge plantations with enslaved African labor.
- Charleston was it’s Main Trading Port. South Carolina as a colony was a major commercial hub. When it opened in 1670, Charleston immediately became the colony’s primary port and a major transportation and distribution center for staples like rice, indigo, cotton, tobacco, and sugarcane.
South Carolina Colony Facts. The South Carolina Colony was one of the 13 original colonies in America. The 13 original colonies were divided into three regions including the New England Colonies, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies.
South Carolina planters prospered during the colonial period. By 1775, however, the people of South Carolina were unhappy with British rule. They joined with other American colonies in fighting against the British during the American Revolution. Many of the war’s battles were fought in South Carolina.
May 21, 2021 · Updated on May 21, 2021. The South Carolina Colony was founded by the British in 1663 and was one of the 13 original colonies. It was founded by eight nobles with a Royal Charter from King Charles II and was part of the group of Southern Colonies, along with North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Maryland.
