Question

Which of the following best explains why the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia?
A. Charleston's wealthy elite wanted to protect their property by moving inland.
B. Charleston was often attacked by Chinese ships.
C. Charleston was a target for attacks by several different groups.
D. Charleston's residents wanted to move to the coast.

Answer 1

C. Charleston was vulnerable to attack (especially by sea), so the state moved the capital inland to a more central, safer location (Columbia).