What potential dangers did South Carolina face during the time period after British authority had fled but before the United States had declared independence?(1 point)

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South Carolina lacked a chief executive and was open to being led by a new replacement governor from England.
South Carolina lacked a chief executive and was open to being led by a new replacement governor from England.

South Carolina lacked legitimate authority and was open to invasion or internal political chaos.
South Carolina lacked legitimate authority and was open to invasion or internal political chaos.

South Carolina lacked a legislative assembly and was open to fighting amongst its political leaders.
South Carolina lacked a legislative assembly and was open to fighting amongst its political leaders.

South Carolina lacked a militia and was open to attacks from the British.
South Carolina lacked a militia and was open to attacks from the British.

Answer 1

South Carolina lacked legitimate authority and was open to invasion or internal political chaos.