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Upcountry vs. Lowcountry

Upcountry vs. Lowcountry. Settlers started moving inland to establish farms The Upcountry would now have more representation in the General Assembly, which angered the Lowcountry People from the lowcountry tried to rob those in the upcountry. The Regulator Movement.

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Upcountry vs. Lowcountry

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  1. Upcountry vs. Lowcountry • Settlers started moving inland to establish farms • The Upcountry would now have more representation in the General Assembly, which angered the Lowcountry • People from the lowcountry tried to rob those in the upcountry

  2. The Regulator Movement • There was no law enforcement agency in the Upcountry • Settlers began acting as vigilantes and taking law enforcement matters into their own hands • This became known as the Regulator movement

  3. 7 Circuit Courts • Regulator movement grew out of control • Innocent people were harmed • SC government came to the aid of the Upcountry and set up 7 courthouses • Provided justice, law, and order

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