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    • To Sell or Collide Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin To Sell or Collide, South Carolina was finalizing its plans to attack Fort Sumter in early February, with construction nearly completed at Cummings Point. Major Anderson, stationed at the fort, shared his concerns with Adjutant Cooper, hoping the state would reconsider the attack that had been long anticipated. At the same time, the Hall-Hayne mission to Washington faced challenges due to misunderstandings about the strategic value of the fort. Hayne, the South Carolina Attorney General, arrived at the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin To Lift a Columbiad, the preparations at Fort Sumter were marked by both physical challenges and strategic planning as Major Anderson and his team worked tirelessly to ready the fort's defenses. The crew's primary task was to position massive fifteen-thousand-pound ten-inch columbiads—heavy artillery designed for long-range fire—on the fort’s highest tier to ensure they were positioned for maximum effectiveness. The installation of these massive weapons required an innovative approach, and the…
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      To Dare

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      by testsuphomeAdmin To Dare, the political climate in South Carolina grew increasingly volatile in December 1860. A convention of 169 prominent figures, including former congressmen, governors, and senators, gathered in Columbia to address the growing issue of secession. These delegates, most of whom were wealthy slave owners, were deeply concerned about the national debate surrounding slavery and the election of Abraham Lincoln. As South Carolina’s secession seemed inevitable, the atmosphere in the room was one of palpable…
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      The Worst Fear

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Worst Fear intensified on April 13 as Fort Sumter faced relentless Confederate bombardment, with each volley becoming more precise and devastating. Captain Foster, the chief engineer, observed the worsening situation and recorded it in his engineering journal, describing how Confederate artillery had begun using "hot shot," incendiary cannonballs designed to ignite structures inside the fort. The Union soldiers inside the fort initially believed they could maintain their defenses, but as the…
    • The Woman in Me (Britney Spears) Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Woman in Me by Britney Spears is a raw, candid memoir where the pop star shares her journey through fame, struggles, and reclaiming her freedom. A must-read for fans seeking a deeper look at her life and resilience.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Vile Wretch in Petticoats became a significant source of controversy in the South after Uncle Tom’s Cabin was serialized in the National Era, an abolitionist newspaper, beginning on June 5, 1851. The novel, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, provided a stark and emotional portrayal of the brutality of slavery, which resonated deeply with Northern audiences. Its vivid depictions of violence and human suffering, particularly through characters like Haley, the unscrupulous slave trader, and Simon Legree,…
    • The Unfairness of It All Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Unfairness of It All captures the deepening frustrations and political turmoil experienced by President James Buchanan during the final stages of his presidency, as he navigated the ever-worsening divisions in the United States. Buchanan had entered office in 1857 with a sense of optimism and a desire to restore peace to a nation increasingly divided over the issue of slavery. However, by the end of his term, he found himself overwhelmed by the escalating conflict, particularly the political battle…
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      The True Enemy

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The True Enemy emerges in the early days of the Civil War, highlighted by Mississippi's decision to secede from the Union on January 9, 1861. Following in South Carolina's footsteps, Mississippi's secession convention unanimously voted to leave, driven by the belief that slavery was essential to their way of life. The delegates saw the institution of slavery as crucial for their economy, with its preservation seen as a moral and economic necessity. In their declaration of secession, they emphasized a sharp…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Time Will Come, and it begins with Orville Browning writing to Abraham Lincoln concerning the upcoming inaugural address. Browning was deeply concerned about the tone of Lincoln's speech, particularly a passage regarding the reclamation of public properties. He feared that such a statement could provoke the secessionists and escalate tensions with the Southern states. In his letter, Browning emphasized the importance of framing the secessionists as the aggressors, a strategy he believed would help…
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