In 1835, the Lynch Men burned mail sent to this city by the American Anti-Slavery Society, sparking a wave of laws that banned sending "inflammatory" letters.
In 1830, this American city was connected to nearby Hamburg by the  Best Friend , the country's first commercially-run passenger steam locomotive. In 1835, the Lynch Men burned mail sent to this city by the American Anti-Slavery Society, sparking a wave of laws that banned sending "inflammatory" letters. Benjamin Lincoln surrendered this city to the British four years after it was defended by (*)  Liberty Flag creator William Moultrie. Denmark Vesey's  (VEE-see's)  slave revolt prompted the white citizens of this city to found the Citadel. Robert Anderson surrendered to a commander based in this city, P. G. T. Beauregard, on April 14th, 1861 in the first engagement of the Civil War. For 10 points, name this city whose harbor is guarded by Fort Sumter.
In 1830, this American city was connected to nearby Hamburg by the  Best Friend , the country's first commercially-run passenger steam locomotive.
Charleston , South Carolina