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Erik Larson On The Dawn Of The Civil War

Fresh Air

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Echoes of Discord: South Carolina in 1860

The chapter draws parallels between the intense political discord during the Capitol assault in 2021 and the pre-Civil War period in South Carolina. It explores the state's secession from the Union driven by fears of abolition and the influence of the slave-owning elite known as the chivalry. Delving into historical contexts and cultural aspects, the chapter sets the stage for the looming Civil War and highlights the strategic importance of Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor.

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