Which of the following best explains why the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia?(1 point)
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Charleston's wealthy elite wanted to protect their property by moving inland.
Charleston's wealthy elite wanted to protect their property by moving inland.

Charleston was often attacked by Chinese ships.
Charleston was often attacked by Chinese ships.

Charleston was a target for attacks by several different groups.
Charleston was a target for attacks by several different groups.

Charleston's residents wanted to move to the coast.

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Charleston was a target for attacks by several different groups.

(The capital was moved inland to Columbia to be more centrally located and less vulnerable to naval/coastal attacks.)