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HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Spain, France, and England all desired a permanent foothold along the Atlantic coast in the early 16th century. In 1663, Britain’s Charles II granted a charter to eight proprietors to colonize between 31 degrees and 36 degrees north latitude from sea to sea. English colonists built Charles Town near present-day Charleston in 1670. View Website VIP Subscription

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