When you explain the origin of the South Carolina Regulator Movement, what is characteristic of the political, economic, or social environment of South Carolina that led to the movement? (1 point)

Question

• Very few courts and no sheriffs in the backcountry led to lawlessness.
• The lowcountry was stealing the backcountry's wealth.
• The backcountry had better farmland and feared losing it.
• High numbers of courts and sheriffs in the backcountry led to unfair prosecutions.

Answer 1

The characteristic of the political, economic, or social environment of South Carolina that led to the Regulator Movement is: Very few courts and no sheriffs in the backcountry led to lawlessness.

The lack of legal infrastructure contributed to a sense of insecurity and injustice, prompting residents to take measures into their own hands to establish order and protect their interests.