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Charleston’s residents wanted to become wealthy by moving to the coast.
Charleston’s residents wanted to become wealthy by moving to the coast.
Charleston was a target for attacks by several different groups.
Charleston was a target for attacks by several different groups.
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 British ships.
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The best explanation for why the capital of South Carolina was moved from Charleston to Columbia is:
Charleston was a target for attacks by several different groups.
This reflects the strategic decision to relocate the capital to a more secure, inland location to avoid the threats posed by coastal attacks.
