The early settlement was often subject to attack from sea and land, including periodic assaults from Spain and France (both of whom contested England's claims to the region), and pirates. These were combined with raids by Native Americans, who tried to protect themselves from so-called European "settlers," who in turn wanted to expand the settlement. The heart of the city was fortified according to a 1704 plan by Governor Johnson. Except those fronting Cooper River, the walls were largely removed during the 1720s. COUNT 5
QSN1 Which country along with France contested England's claim to the Charleston region? ANS1 Spain QSN2 Which group raided the settlement as a means to protect themselves from settlers? ANS2 Native Americans QSN3 The majority of the fort walls were removed in what decade? ANS3 1720s QSN4 Whose 1704 plan was used to fortified the city? ANS4 Governor Johnson QSN5 Beside European nations and Native Americans, who else attacked the Charleston settlement? ANS5 pirates