An investigation of early Spanish attempts to settle South Carolina most clearly reveals which of the following?(1 point) Responses The earliest Spanish settlements in South Carolina thrived due to strong alliances that the Spanish built with Indigenous leaders. The earliest Spanish settlements in South Carolina thrived due to strong alliances that the Spanish built with Indigenous leaders. The earliest Spanish settlements in South Carolina would grow into large cities over the years. The earliest Spanish settlements in South Carolina would grow into large cities over the years. The Spanish were searching for wealth and Indigenous people to enslave, but their earliest colony was abandoned. The Spanish were searching for wealth and Indigenous people to enslave, but their earliest colony was abandoned. The Spanish were not able to settle South Carolina because the British were already dominant in this area.

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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 reality of early Spanish explorations and settlement attempts in South Carolina, where their efforts often faced challenges that led to the abandonment of settlements, largely due to a combination of conflict with Indigenous populations and difficulty in sustaining a foothold in the region.