Settlers and Native Americans of South Carolina

SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORY 3RD GRADE

Carolina became its own colony in 1720. Many settlers were from Europe. Some were enslaved Africans. Most of the settlers lived along the coast. They worked at farming and trading (bartering). America
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The Settlers Meet the Native Americans

first, the settlers were friendly with the Native Americans.
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The Settlers Meet the Native Americans

relationship became worse as the two groups struggled over land.
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The Settlers Meet the Native Americans

As

the colony grew, settlers began to treat the Native Americans even more poorly. They forced men, women, and children into slavery. Things grew more tense (upset) when the settlers built in the town of Beaufort. The town was located in southern South Carolina, where the Yemassee had lived for a very long time. The Yemassee became VERY angry. They were angry about losing their LAND, UNFAIR TRADE, and SLAVERY. ANOTHER PROBLEM!! **DISEASE! Native Americans became very ill from the diseases brought by the settlers. They were not able to fight off the new diseases, and MANY died.

THE YEMASSEE WAR!!

1715, a war began between the Yemassee tribe and the settlers. This war was known as the Yemassee War It lasted for over a year! Other tribes joined in The Catawba fought with the Yemassee The Cherokee fought with the British settlers. A VERY violent war many lived lost on BOTH sides. When it ended, the two sides made a truce (agreement to stop fighting) MOST of the Yemassee went South toward Florida.
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French and Indian War!

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1760, the Cherokee started a war. It was called the Cherokee War. It was part of the French and Indian War. The Cherokee fought AGAINST the British in this war, unlike the Yemassee War. They joined the French troops during many of the battles in this war. At the end of the war, the Cherokee had a better relationship with the British. BUTThings did not stay peaceful for long!!

Lets Discuss!
How do you think the settlers felt when they met the Native Americans? How do you think the Native Americans felt when the settlers moved in?