South Carolina’s Bold Move: the Spark that Lit the Civil War Fuse
Words: 452 1376Back in December 1860, South Carolina did something unprecedented: it decided it had had enough and boldly stepped away from the United States. This wasn't just a dramatic exit; it was the spark that eventually ignited the raging inferno of the Civil War. Let's dive into why South Carolina felt compelled to take such a drastic step, the immediate fallout, and how this decision still echoes through American history today. The heart of the matter was slavery. South Carolina's economy […]