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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’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.
Charleston was often attacked by British ships.
Charleston was a target for attacks by several different groups.
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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 concerns about the vulnerability of Charleston due to its coastal location and the potential for various threats, prompting the move to a more inland and strategically secure location like Columbia.
