The regulators rebelled in the backcountry of north carolina because they

saw an opportunity to create their own colony.
believed that the colonial government was corrupt.
wanted to prevent slavery from being outlawed.
sought independence from the english crown.

Americans often speak of their country as one of several large regions.  these regions are cultural units rather than governmental units --  formed by history and geography and shaped by the economics, literature and folkways that all the parts of a region share. what makes one region different from another? a region's multicultural heritage as well as distinct demographic characteristics like age and occupation make regions different and special. within several regions, language is used differently and there are strong dialects. there are also differences in outlook and attitude based on geography.