Province of South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Province of South Carolina |
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| Province of Great Britain | |||||||||
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 Location of South Carolina in North America |
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| "God Save the King" |
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| Capital | Charlestown | ||||||||
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| • Coordinates | 34°N 81°W / 34°N 81°W | ||||||||
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| • Type | Proprietary colony (1712-1729) Crown colony (1729-1776) |
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• 1712–1714
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Anne | ||||||||
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• 1714–1727
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George I | ||||||||
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• 1727–1760
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George II | ||||||||
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• 1760–1776
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George III | ||||||||
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• 1712
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Robert Gibbes (first) | ||||||||
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• 1775–1776
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Lord William Campbell (last) | ||||||||
| Legislature | General Assembly | ||||||||
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Council | ||||||||
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Assembly | ||||||||
| Historical era | Georgian era | ||||||||
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• Partition of Carolina
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24 January 1712 | ||||||||
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• Charter of Georgia
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June 9, 1732 | ||||||||
| 4 July 1776 | |||||||||
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| Today part of | United States
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The Province of South Carolina was a British territory in North America. It existed from 1712 to 1776. It was also known as Clarendon Province at first.
South Carolina was one of the thirteen American colonies of the British Empire. These colonies later became the United States. The King or Queen of Great Britain was in charge. They had a special person called the Governor of South Carolina to represent them. The colony declared its independence on July 4, 1776.
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What was the Province of South Carolina?
The Province of South Carolina was a large area of land. It was part of the British Empire. This area included parts of what are now the states of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Florida.
Where did the name "Carolina" come from?
The name "Carolina" comes from the Latin word "Carolus." This word means "Charles." The land was named to honor King Charles II of England. He granted the land to a group of eight nobles in 1663. These nobles were called the lords proprietor.
How did South Carolina begin?
The first settlement in the area was Charles Town. It was started in 1670. King Charles II had given this land to the eight nobles. They wanted to create a Christian colony there.
At first, North and South Carolina were one large proprietary colony. This means the lords proprietor owned and governed the land. Over time, the northern and southern parts grew apart. The original owners' heirs did not pay much attention to the colony.
People disagreed about how the province was being run. So, in 1691, a deputy governor was chosen. This person would manage the northern part of the Province of Carolina. The split into North and South Carolina became official in 1712.
From Proprietary to Royal Colony
A big conflict called the Yamasee War happened from 1715 to 1717. This war badly affected the colony's countryside. The colonists felt that the lords proprietor were not protecting them enough. They needed protection from both Native American tribes and the Spanish in nearby Florida. This was especially true during Queen Anne's War (1702–1713).
Many residents believed that the proprietors' rule needed to end. A rebellion against the proprietors started in 1719. The colonists sent a request to King George I. The King then appointed a governor for South Carolina later that year.
It took almost ten years for the British monarchy to buy out the rights of the lords proprietor. Finally, in 1729, both North and South Carolina became royal colonies. This meant they were directly controlled by the British King.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Carolina del Sur para niños
