Why was South Carolina established as a colony? A. Those who moved there wanted to practice their religion freely. B. People were looking for gold in its rivers. C. Its founder wanted a place for religious tolerance. D. It was a link between England, the West Indies, and the colonies.

The correct answer here is the last option that is D.

The South Carolina during the Colonial Period of the North America was one of the most prosperous colonies of the British Empire. The birth rates were high, the food was abundant and the big plantations prospered. It was also one of the most profitable trading ports as indigo, Sea Island cotton, rice flowed through it.

The reason to why was South Carolina established as a colony is that it was a link between England, the West Indies, and the colonies. So the answer would be letter D. This wws the place in which the the industry was so upgraded and that this was the place that links other countries.