Who founded South Carolina And what was the reason?

South Carolina was founded by English colonists in 1670, primarily as an extension of the earlier settlement of Carolina, which was granted to eight Lords Proprietors by King Charles II. The colony was established for various reasons, including the pursuit of economic opportunities, particularly in agriculture and trade, as well as the desire for religious freedom and the expansion of English influence in the New World. The fertile land and favorable climate made it attractive for growing cash crops like rice and indigo.