To serve and protect the states
In Europe, late in the century, the Vikings, seafaring peoples from Scandinavia, begin raiding the coasts of Europe and the Mediterranean, and go on to found several important kingdoms.
In Asia, the Pala Empire is founded in Bengal. The Tang Dynasty reaches its pinnacle under Chinese Emperor Xuanzong. The Nara period begins in Japan.
Suppose that South Carolina doesn't have laws against price-gouging, profiteering unreasonably it would be harder for the state to recover from the disaster. Commodities and gas would likely have higher prices where people would be forced to buy even if they don't have enough money because they don't have a choice. North Carolina would be more stable enough to recover since they have stricter policies to help their constituents during the calamity and be able to meet their needs by having affordable access to goods.
