<span>Even before the Civil South Carolina was a staunch supporter
of slavery as well a vocal advocate of secession. They swore that if a republican got elected
as president. Like many states who
advocated slavery, they were determined to maintain the system no matter what
the costs. When Abraham Lincoln was
elected president November 9, 1860, their worst fears were realized for
republicans were against slavery. South
Carolina then seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860. Later Southern cadets from the Citadel fired
the first shots at Fort Sumter that triggered the American Civil War.</span>
