During a special state convention in December of 1860, South Carolina voted to

Question

ban slavery from the state.
declare its support for Abraham Lincoln.
affirm its support for popular sovereignty.
secede from the Union.

Answer 1

During a special state convention in December of 1860, South Carolina voted to secede from the Union. This decision was made in reaction to the election of Abraham Lincoln and the growing tensions surrounding the issue of slavery in the United States. South Carolina was the first state to secede, leading to the eventual formation of the Confederacy.