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There were early eplorations that dates back 1500- 1520, but there were no recorded attempts for permanent settlements.
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The first long term settlement attempt was the San Minguel De Gualdape, Led by the Spanish. It failed after a year.
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The french attempt to settle in South Carolina, establishing Charlesfort. The fort failed after one year.
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The Spanish Attempt to settle in South Carolina again. The settlement they created was St. Augustine.
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Charles Town is established by the French as South Carolinas Capital. Charles Town was the capital because of the easy access to the ocean, the high population density, and was the major trading ports in South Carolina.
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Charles Town moves closeer to the peninsula. This Makes it easier and more convient for trade and access to the ports
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Carolina land is divided into North and South Carolina.
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Charlesfort name is changed into Charleston after defeating British Army.
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South Carolina population expands throughout the entire territory, so the capital is moved. The Capital is relocated in Columbia.
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South Carolina Population becomes high enough that it is no longer consider a territory. It becomes the eighth state in North America.