The Day South Carolina Walked Away: a Prelude to Civil War
Words: 467 1755In the chilly December of 1860, South Carolina made a choice that would forever change the fabric of American history. This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision fueled by a single event. Instead, it was the climax of years of brewing tension, disagreement, and a fundamental clash of values between the North and the South. The core issue? A heated debate over states' rights and the thorny, divisive matter of slavery. South Carolina's bold step to secede was essentially a loud, defiant […]