A Congressman from this state (*) beat up a rival with a cane in 1856.
A senator from this state coined the term "mudsill of society" and first brought the gag rule to the floor of the House. The Grimke sisters were born in this state. James Henry Hammond and diarist Mary Chesnut hailed from this state. A man from this state won the lottery and planned a revolt for Bastille Day in 1822. A Congressman from this state (*) beat up a rival with a cane in 1856. The Denmark Vesey and Stono rebellions took place here. An essay titled for this state, "Exposition and Protest" protested the Tariff of Abominations and put forth the nullification doctrine. For 10 points, name this first state to secede, the home of Fort Sumter.
A senator from this state coined the term "mudsill of society" and first brought the gag rule to the floor of the House.
South Carolina