Which of the following best recalls why more skirmishes and battles were fought in South Carolina than in any other state?(1 point)

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The British shifted to a southern strategy after losing the Battle of Saratoga.
The British shifted to a southern strategy after losing the Battle of Saratoga.

The patriots created a proclamation of freedom campaign in South Carolina, which angered many people in South Carolina.
The patriots created a proclamation of freedom campaign in South Carolina, which angered many people in South Carolina.

The British sought to recruit southern patriots after losing the Battle of Saratoga.
The British sought to recruit southern patriots after losing the Battle of Saratoga.

The patriots enacted laws that placed high taxes on the state of South Carolina, which angered many people in South Carolina.

Answer 1

The correct response that best recalls why more skirmishes and battles were fought in South Carolina than in any other state is:

The British shifted to a southern strategy after losing the Battle of Saratoga.

This is because, following their defeat at Saratoga, the British focused more on the Southern colonies, where they believed they could gain support from Loyalists and regain control. This shift led to increased military activity, resulting in more battles and skirmishes in South Carolina.