To maintain a balance in Congress between the number of representatives who supported slavery compared to those who opposed it
The colonies<span> advertised the </span>middle colonies<span> in </span>Europe<span> to help attract more settlers. People that moved to the </span>middle colonies<span> to escape any type of religious persecutions.</span>
The <span> important event which led neutral civilians in the South to give their support to the Patriots was: </span>the Patriots' decisive victory at Kings Mountain, South Carolina
Carolina is located directly in the middle of Northern and Southern states so they basically have no political affiliation. After winning the battle of Kings Mountain, half of Caroline (the Northern Carolina) became affiliated with the Northern states.