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South Carolina = South Carolina...the state of the White Tailed Deer, milk, and the shag that was once known as a rich and wealthy Southern Colony! __ When was South Carolina founded?! __ South Carolina was founded in 1663, along with North Carolina, as a part of the 'Famous Charter of 1663'. South Carolina became it's own colony when it politically split from North Carolina in 1729.

__ What was the name of the first settlement? __ In 1670, William Syle brought British emigrants from Barbados over to form a colony. In 1761, they were joined b Sir John Yeamaner and about two-hundred slaves that he brought with him. Together, as one settlement, they were joined by Dutch emigrants coming from New York. By 1680, they were all living together in South Carolina's first offical settlement: Charleston. Charleston was located between the Cooper River and the Ashley River, and was chosen as the 'chief town' of South Carolina.

__ What group founded the colony? Why? __ Originally, a colony of Frenchman attempted to settle in South Carolina, but they failed. The first successful group to settle in South Carolina was a group of English settlers, refered to as the "Eight Nobles", who were given a royal grant by King Charles II. The colony was founded because the emigrants were unhappy with their governent because they didn't have alot of religious freedom. Being given the charter and land by the King gave them the perfect chance to escape.

__ Describe the major economic activity of South Carolina. __ ﻿South Carolina's wealthiest members were its rice and indigo planters. The economy was mainly centered around planting, farming, and other agriculture. South Carolina was one of the wealthiest colonies, and Chaleston was used as a major seaport for all colonies to import and export goods. South Carolina's deerskin and other valuable trade items dominated trade in the Southern colonies.

__ What is South Carolina's present day capital? __

__ Was it a Royal, Charter, or Proprietary Colony? What does this mean? __
==== Royal. A royal colony had a government that was run by a governor who was elected by the king to be the "chief executive" A highest court helped to advise the government, but this government major problems with the colonists because they felt like the king was still controlling them. ====

__ Who is William Sayle? __ William Sayle established the first English settlement of the Bahamas between 1646 and 1648. He was a former governor of Bermuda, and once helped a group of unhappy citizens move from the Bermundas to the Bahamas in 1647. After moving to the New Land with a group of emigrants, he was elected as the first governor of Charleston in 1670. After governing Charleston, he moved back to the Bermundas and died shortly after. While governing in South Carolina, he practiced independence in religon and politics.

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