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Sir Nathaniel Johnson Appointed Governor
Sir Nathaniel Johnson was commissioned on June 18, 1702, but was unable to reach Charles Town and take the oaths to become a governor until March of 1703. He remained governor until November 26th, 1709. -
Church Act Created
The Church Act was passed by Governor Nathaniel Johnson to prevent any religious dissenters, especially Protestant dissenters, from marrying and being supported in their beliefs & churches. This act also created ten Anglican parishes to exert religious authority. Like the Exclusion Act, this created tensions & turmoil within South Carolina. -
Exclusion Act Created
The Exclusion Act was created along with the Church Act once Johnson was appointed Governor. The Exclusion Act permitted only those who followed the Anglican belief to hold office or serve n the Commons House of Assembly. This act created religious tensions and turmoil to build in South Carolina. -
Establishment Act
The Establishment Act was created within the year 1706 to form South Carolina's basis of the religious government and local government. This act was created to please the crown after it was stated that the Church Act and Exclusion Act was an act of tyranny. This lasted as South Carolina's government until 1778. -
Church Act Repealed
After many complaints made by dissenters to Queen Anne, it was finally put into act that the act would be repealed after two successful years. On November 30th, 1706, it was finally repealed and recognized as the "Church Act of 1706" -
The Carolina Split
The Carolina Colony did not split solely because of religion, there were many other reasons to go into the split. One of the main reasons was actually the difference in geography. Religion contributed to the ultimate split and after this formal break occurred, religious tensions decreased. -
Disestablishment of the Church of England
In light of the Revolutionary War, the South Carolinians decided that it was time for a change. To show their distaste toward their European holders, they officially stated that the Church of England would NOT be their official church. This caused Anglicans to flee back to England or convert to another, more accepted religion.