Scenarios about 'south carolina'

South Carolina is a U.S. state in the southeastern region with a complex history dating back to its founding as one of the original thirteen colonies. It played a pivotal role in American history as the first state to secede from the Union in 1860, triggering the Civil War, and has been shaped by plantation agriculture, slavery, and the subsequent struggles for civil rights. In alternate history scenarios, South Carolina often serves as a focal point for exploring different outcomes of the American Revolution, Civil War, or examining how changes to its economic and social development might have altered the trajectory of American history.