Exploration of South Carolina

Who created the first permanent settlement in South Carolina?

• English

• Spanish

• French

• Dutch

How did settlers choose the location of their first settlement?

• Settlers chose the highest location

• Settlers chose close to a grocery store

• Settlers chose areas close to the water

• Settlers chose the location near a forest

How many different American Indian groups were living in South Carolina?

• As few as 3

• As many as 29

• More than 50

• More than 100

What did explorers see when they traveled along the coast of South Carolina?

• sandy beaches

• marshes and swamps

• swamps and bugs

What did explorers see when they traveled into the middle of South Carolina?

• sandy beaches

• flowing rivers and rich soil

• marshes and swamps

• Clemson and Carolina

What obstacle did the first settlers in South Carolina face?

• They didn't like it there

• There were no stores

• It was too hot

• They got sick and died

What was a settlement in South Carolina that was used by French and Spanish?

• Columbia

• Charlesfort

• Myrtle Beach

• Rock Hill

What was the first Spanish settlement called?

• San Miguel de Guadalupe

• Mexico

• South Carolina

• Spanish Settlement

Who founded Charlesfort?

• Mr. Clark

• Christopher Columbus

• Lucas Vazquez

• Jean Ribault

True or False?

The French and Spanish never had a permanent settlement in South Carolina.

• true

• false