South Carolina: the Pioneering Secession from the Union
Words: 739 1714December 20, 1860, is remembered as a turning point in American history because it was the day that South Carolina bravely decided to declare its independence from the Union. This action changed the course of American history forever, serving as more than just a local political ploy. It also served as a spark for the Civil War. One must examine the intricate interactions between political ideologies, social tensions, and economic interests that characterized the antebellum South in order to comprehend […]