How did South Carolina avoid a mainland attack in the War of 1812?(1 point)
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All local South Carolina militia stayed to protect the borders.
All local South Carolina militia stayed to protect the borders.

All genders were able to join the militia and fight to protect the mainland.
All genders were able to join the militia and fight to protect the mainland.

Sea Island barriers and effective fortifications protected the mainland.
Sea Island barriers and effective fortifications protected the mainland.

Plantations were burned by U.S. soldiers, and this blocked British advancement.

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Sea Island barriers and effective fortifications protected the mainland.

The barrier (Sea) islands and coastal forts (plus naval patrols and militia patrols) prevented the British from landing a large invasion force on the South Carolina mainland, limiting them to raids on islands and coastal towns.