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 reflects his opposition to the growing revolutionary sentiments and attempts by the colonial governance to assert more control in response to the increasing tensions with the British crown.
What was Governor William Campbell’s reaction to the political developments in South Carolina between 1773 and 1775?(1 point)
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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.
He stepped down as governor and returned to England.
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 appointed John Rutledge to govern in his place, to appease the people.
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