South Carolina led the secession of the Southern states. In its Declaration of Secession, December 24, 1860, set forth unambiguously that it was leaving the Union because of Northern hostility to the institution of slavery - particularly by refusal to return escaped slaves.
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Slavery was not the only issue
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It was the main and biggest issue. Read the cornerstone speech and get back to us. They sent people to die because of their messed up morality, money and hate. They attacked first and for whatever reason people romanticize the confederacy today. I don't get it.
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