Which of the following best evaluates why the settlers of Carolina revolted against the Lord Proprietors?

The Lord Proprietors prevented South Carolina from becoming a royal colony.
The Lord Proprietors failed to protect the colony from outside political threats.
The Lord Proprietors passed harsh law to control the settlers.
The Lord Proprietors failed to prevent Carolina from dividing into two colonies.

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The best evaluation of why the settlers of Carolina revolted against the Lord Proprietors is:

The Lord Proprietors failed to protect the colony from outside political threats.

The settlers felt that the Lord Proprietors were not effectively governing the colony and were unable to provide the necessary defense and support against external threats, leading to dissatisfaction and ultimately rebellion against their authority.