The NC geographic, ethnic, economics, social, religious, and political difference produced an enduring east-west sectionalism. The government was dominated by the east, and the backcounty inhabitants suffered from excessive taxes, dishonest officials, and exorbitant fees. The " Regulators " was born in backcounty NC, yes Randolph Co., to regulate the evils of Gonernment. Now doesn't that set you up for the " Rest of the Story " page 3 next