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Founding of Carolina colony.
Carolina, before it was separated, was originally it's own colony and was founded in 1663. -
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Carolina colony settlement
This timeline begins with the time the colony of Carolina was founded to the time of South Carolina becoming an official state. -
Old Charleston created
Old Charleston, the capital of Carolina at the time, was created. -
Church of England built
Due to French influence, Charleston's first, and most important, church was created. This grew as a place of worship and safety. -
French Protestants come over
French Protestants come to Carolina hoping to spread Catholicism amongst settlers. -
South Carolina separated from colony
Carolina was divided into North and South Carolina. -
Rebellion struck
South Carolina struck rebellion against England. Settlers felt that the ruling was unfair and unequal. -
Royal government administers
The rebellion of 1719 lead to the creation of a royal government for South Carolina. -
South Carolina becomes Royal colony
South Carolina became a royal colony, being ruled by a governor appointed by the British monarchs. -
Colony invades St. Augustine.
This event was known as the "Siege of St. Augustine". Shortly after the Spanish claimed St. Agustine, Florida colonies, including Charleston, attack the Spanish. They hoped to get the land. -
South Carolina becoming a state.
In 1788 South Carolina was written into the Constitution as an official state.
