The evaluation of the two French attempts to colonize South Carolina depends on various factors, including settlement duration, survival, and support received.
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First Attempt (Charlesfort): The first attempt in the 1560s established Charlesfort, but it ultimately failed due to harsh conditions and lack of supplies. The settlement did not last, and the colonists abandoned it after just a year.
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Second Attempt (Huguenots): The second attempt in the 17th century involved a group of Huguenots who established a settlement in what is now Beaufort, South Carolina. This group had better success in terms of longevity and community establishment. They were able to survive and integrate partially due to support from English settlers and their own agricultural practices.
Considering these points, the second attempt was more successful because it led to a more substantial and lasting settlement, despite the help received from the English rather than the Spanish. The Huguenots managed to establish a community that persisted over time, which can be seen as a more favorable outcome than the transient Charlesfort settlement.