The secession of South Carolina from the Union
December 20th 1860 in South Carolina.
The election of Abraham Lincoln in November 1860.
Abraham Lincoln faced the secession crisis that erupted into the Civil War.
They justified secession with the theory of states' rights.
Federal Right
The secession of South Carolina from the Union
1834
The election of Lincoln as president.
President Jefferson Davis.
December 20th 1860 in South Carolina.
The election of Abraham Lincoln in November 1860.
Begin the process of secession
Southern politicains began talking about loss of power
because it was cool
If the federal government tried to collect tariffs. Resolved by the compromise tariff idea from Henry Clay
If the federal government tried to collect tariffs. Resolved by the compromise tariff idea from Henry Clay