Colony Failures
What was the first Spanish attempt at colonization in South Carolina?
San Miguel de Gualdape.
In what year was Charles Town founded?
1670
What kind of traditions did Africans bring that shaped SC culture?
Food, farming, language, and folktales.
What was one common factor in early colony failures?
Lack of supplies, disease, or conflict.
Which French settlement failed due to lack of supplies and conflict with Spain?
Charlesfort.
What was the original settlement site of Charles Town?
Albemarle Point.
What makes the Gullah Geechee language unique?
It blends English with West African languages.
What made Charles Town successful?
Strong port, location, and trade opportunities.
What colony was founded after Charlesfort but later abandoned?
San Felipe.
To where was Charles Town moved for a better harbor?
Oyster Point.
Give one example of a Gullah Geechee cultural contribution.
Folktales, foodways, crafts, or music.
What question does the Gullah Geechee project try to answer?
How did Africans shape the culture of South Carolina?
Name one common reason why these early colonies failed.
Disease, starvation, or conflict.
Name one factor that helped Charles Town succeed where others failed.
Strong port, good location, trade opportunities, or better supplies.
Why is it important to preserve Gullah Geechee culture?
It is a unique African American heritage and part of SC’s history.
If you lived in the 1600s, would you risk moving to SC? Why or why not?
Open-ended (students justify with examples).
What lesson did future settlers learn from the failures of San Miguel, Charlesfort, and San Felipe?
Colonies needed strong leadership, resources, and good relations with natives to survive.
How did Charles Town’s success impact South Carolina’s role in the colonies?
It became a major port and cultural/economic center.
How does the Gullah Geechee story change how we see South Carolina history?
It highlights African influence on SC’s culture, economy, and identity.
What is one big takeaway from this unit so far?
Open-ended (students may mention failures, Charles Town’s success, or cultural contributions).