An investigation of early Spanish attempts to settle South Carolina most clearly reveals which of the following? (1 point)

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The Spanish were searching for wealth and indigenous people to enslave, but their earliest colony was abandoned.

The earliest Spanish settlements in South Carolina would grow into large cities over the years.

The Spanish were not able to settle South Carolina because the British were already dominant in this area.

The earliest Spanish settlements in South Carolina thrived due to strong alliances that the panish built with Indigenous leaders.

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The correct response is:

The Spanish were searching for wealth and indigenous people to enslave, but their earliest colony was abandoned.

This reflects the historical context of early Spanish explorations and settlements in the region, which were often focused on resource extraction and the subjugation of local indigenous populations.