The correct answer to this open question is the following.
The South Carolinian that spoke out against integrating public schools in South Carolina was Strom Thurmond.
Strom Thurmond (1902-2003) was a politician and Congressman from South Carolina. For almost 48 years he was a Senator from his state. He was a racist and opposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and did not hide his opposition to integration. To the opposite, he always supported racial segregation in South Carolina.
Answer:I believe job opportunities were a key factor and freedom of religion if my memory serves me right.
Explanation:
The RCC is so powerful because they have lead the populous since the 1500's on fear. They claimed the ONLY way to get into Heaven was to going to church and you were to pay tithes. The ignorant did not know any better and viewed the Priest as their passport to Heaven. This has been passed down throughout the years and the church was very profitable. Where there is profit, there is power.
losing hunting grounds to neighboring tribes.