How did the US gain possession of South Carolina?

South Carolina was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States of America. It was founded in 1670 by English settlers. The colony became a royal colony in 1719 and remained under British rule until the American Revolution.

In 1776, South Carolina declared its independence from Great Britain and became one of the original thirteen states. The state ratified the United States Constitution in 1788.

During the American Civil War, South Carolina seceded from the Union in 1860 and joined the Confederate States of America. The state was readmitted to the Union in 1868.