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Carolina, before it was separated, was originally it's own colony and was founded in 1663.
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This timeline begins with the time the colony of Carolina was founded to the time of South Carolina becoming an official state.
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Old Charleston, the capital of Carolina at the time, was created.
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Due to French influence, Charleston's first, and most important, church was created. This grew as a place of worship and safety.
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French Protestants come to Carolina hoping to spread Catholicism amongst settlers.
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Carolina was divided into North and South Carolina.
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South Carolina struck rebellion against England. Settlers felt that the ruling was unfair and unequal.
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The rebellion of 1719 lead to the creation of a royal government for South Carolina.
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South Carolina became a royal colony, being ruled by a governor appointed by the British monarchs.
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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.
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In 1788 South Carolina was written into the Constitution as an official state.
