Key Events Leading to Tension in South Carolina

Key Events Leading to Tension in South Carolina

• Rise of abolitionism in America sparked concerns in the South.

• Denmark Vesey's Rebellion (1822): An abortive slave uprising led to heightened fears among South Carolinians.

• Connection to British West Indies:

  • South Carolinians aware of pressures from British abolitionism.

  • Concern over potential federal actions against slavery.

Response to the Tariff of Abominations

• Tariff of 1828: Seen as an infringement on states' rights, prompting backlash in South Carolina.

• South Carolina Exposition: 1828 pamphlet protesting the tariff:

  • Secretly authored by John C. Calhoun.

  • Denounced the tariff as unjust, advocating for states' responses to federal overreach.