Why did the South Carolina legislature prohibit enslaved people from learning to read and write in 1740?

Which of the following statements describes the philosophy of thomas hobbes? democracy is necessary for a country to succeed. b. a country needs a ruler with absolute power to succeed. c. people have natural rights to life, to be free and to own property. d. a country needs no rulers or government to be safe and successful.

Brainliesttt asap!me : describe the responses to terrorism in the united states.

How long have counties been a part of the government structure of the united states?