Why did the Carolinas split into two states?

Answer 1

In 1710, due to disputes over governance, the Carolina colony began to split into North Carolina and South Carolina. The latter became a crown colony in 1729. It had nothing to do with the Civil war as both Carolinas exhisted before the War and both sides joined the South

Answer 2

The Carolina colony was a large area full of several groups of settlers. The southern portion consisted of large plantations and was heavily dependant on Charleston, while the northern portion was settled by farmers from Virginia. In 1712, the northern half of Carolina was granted its own preparatory governor and named "North Carolina." The King granted the North Carolina colony its own royal governor in 1729.

Answer 3

In 1653, some Virginians settled in what would become North Carolina. In 1663, King Charles II issued a royal charter to eight nobles to settle the area south of Virginia. They created Carolina and included the previous settlement. However, because of internal problems, the crown took over the colony and formed North and South Carolina out of it in 1729. So unlike the popular belief,,it did not have anything to do with the civil war. ask west va about that one....

Answer 4

• the reason they made the Carolina's is because of economic oppertonities.

Answer 5

They had different features, economic status and culture. Due to this they split up.

Answer 6

both of the kings wanted power

Answer 7

North Carolina and South Carolina