Question

Which nation would settle in South Carolina 100 years before the British settled there?

Answer 1

The Spanish were the nation that settled in South Carolina about 100 years before the British. Spanish explorers and settlers, notably led by figures like Hernando de Soto, arrived in the region during the 16th century, exploring the area and establishing missions and settlements. While British colonization in South Carolina began in the 1670s, Spanish presence in the area dates back to the 1500s.