This chart shows the viewpoints of some dominant groups of South Carolinians in the 1850s. Group
Viewpoint
South Carolina should stay in the Union because
Unionists
the Constitution would protect slavery.
South Carolina should secede as a last resort but
Cooperationists
only if the other southern states secede.
Secessionists
South Carolina should secede immediately or its
lifestyle and culture would be destroyed.
What does this chart reveal about South Carolina's position on secession?
O All South Carolinians were in favor of secession before Lincoln's election
O All South Carolinians were concerned about the impact of leaving the Union.
O South Carolinians were in agreement on the best way to defend their way of life.
O South Carolinians were divided on the best way to preserve their way of life.