The Breakaway: how South Carolina Led the Charge to Civil War
Words: 420 2154On a chilly December day in 1860, South Carolina penned a bold and defiant chapter in American history by becoming the first state to secede from the Union. This wasn't a decision made in haste. It was the climax of brewing tensions, a testament to the deep divides over freedom, rights, and the very fabric of the nation's soul. South Carolina's departure was a statement, loud and clear, that would echo through the halls of history, setting the stage for […]