Question

What was Governor William Campbell’s reaction to the political developments in South Carolina between 1773 and 1775?(1 point) Responses He appointed John Rutledge to govern in his place, to appease the people. He appointed John Rutledge to govern in his place, to appease the people. He rejected the Provincial Congress and dissolved the Commons House of Assembly. He rejected the Provincial Congress and dissolved the Commons House of Assembly. He tried to work with the Provincial Congress to restore royal authority. He tried to work with the Provincial Congress to restore royal authority. He stepped down as governor and returned to England

Answer 1

Governor William Campbell's reaction to the political developments in South Carolina between 1773 and 1775 was that he rejected the Provincial Congress and dissolved the Commons House of Assembly. This decision reflected his loyalty to the British crown and his disapproval of the growing revolutionary sentiment in the colonies.