The Regulator Movement was a series of protests in the 1760s and 1770s in the backcountry of the American colonies, particularly in present-day North Carolina. It arose from frustrations over corrupt local officials, lack of representation, and inadequate law enforcement. The movement aimed to establish more equitable governance and improve conditions for frontier settlers. The Regulators organized themselves to demand reforms, including fair taxation and better legal protections. Their actions often led to confrontations with colonial authorities, culminating in the Battle of Alamance in 1771, where the Regulators were defeated. This movement highlighted the growing tensions between rural settlers and colonial governments.