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Province of Carolina
King Charles I claims the present day Carolina's to be called "the Province of Carolana." This is the Latin word for Charles. -
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History of South Carolina Colony
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King Charles II
Eleven years after his father was killed, King Charles II takes the throne as the King of England. -
Carolina Colony
The colony of South Carolina is officially granted to eight noblemen by King Charles II. -
Colonists Sail
The colonists set sail from England to the Carolina Colony to establish a settlement in the new world. -
Charles Towne
The first permanent settlement was established and named Charles Towne in honor of King Charles II. -
Yamassee War
The colonists went to war against the Yamassee Indians which almost wiped out the colony. -
Independence Day
South Carolina declares independence from England's rule along with the other thirteen colonies to become known as the United States of America. -
Charles Towne Captured
British soldiers capture and take control of Charles Towne in the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of King's Mountain
The Battle of King's Mountain was a pivotal battle victory for South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. -
Statehood
South Carolina is the 8th colony to vote to approve the federal constitution of the United States of America and become the eighth state in the union.
