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1. South Carolina

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   Colonial Period and Establishment
   The territory comprising modern South Carolina was originally inhabited by various Native American groups, including the Catawba and the Cherokee. European colonization began in earnest with the establishment of Charles Town (later Charleston) in 1670 under the proprietary rule granted by King Charles II of England. The territory was administered separately from North Carolina in 1712. The early economy was heavily reliant on cash crops, particular…