The Carolinas...founded in 1663. How did they become North and South Carolina...in 1712???
2006-09-17 09:37:49 · 2 answers · asked by ? 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
The Carolinas is a collective term used in the United States to refer to the States of North and South Carolina together. The Carolinas were once known during America's colonial period, specifically from 1663–1710, as the Province of Carolina. Prior to that time these lands were considered part of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia from 1609–63.
This province, named Carolina after King Charles I of England, during the reign of King Charles II of England, was divided in 1710 into South Carolina and North Carolina.
2006-09-17 09:42:17 · answer #1 · answered by shirley e 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in 1712 the carolinas were split into two states, north and south, when before it was just one state.
2006-09-17 09:46:32 · answer #2 · answered by humphreymiliweeper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋