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

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

Answer 1

The most accurate response based on the historical context of early Spanish attempts to settle South Carolina is:

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

This reflects the fact that while the Spanish were indeed motivated by economic interests and sought to exploit the resources and labor of Indigenous peoples, their early settlements often failed to establish lasting colonies in the region.