Which of the following best evaluates why the settlers of Carolina revolted against the Lord Proprietors?(1 point)

Responses

The Lord Proprietors passed harsh laws to control the settlers.
The Lord Proprietors passed harsh laws to control the settlers.

The Lord Proprietors failed to prevent Carolina from dividing into two colonies.
The Lord Proprietors failed to prevent Carolina from dividing into two colonies.

The Lord Proprietors failed to protect the colony from outside political threats.
The Lord Proprietors failed to protect the colony from outside political threats.

The Lord Proprietors prevented South Carolina from becoming a royal colony.
The Lord Proprietors prevented South Carolina from becoming a royal colony.

1 answer

The best evaluation of why the settlers of Carolina revolted against the Lord Proprietors is:

The Lord Proprietors failed to protect the colony from outside political threats.

This response addresses a key reason for dissatisfaction among settlers, as their safety and security were paramount concerns, and failures in governance led to increased tensions and eventually revolt.