Aiken County, South Carolina

1.) The snowstorm focuses Sedaris's investigation into his familys past by revealing how his family actually operated. This snowstorm can be seen as a symbol in this reflection because the storm resembles a disaster in the family. Sedaris and his siblings snow vacation started off great because they barely ever got snow days and they were excited to have fun away from school. However, this week took a turn for the worse on the fifth day when their mother decided she had enough of them and…

harbor, South Carolina. It was originally constructed as a coastal garrison, Fort Sumter is most famous for being the place where the first shots of the civil war. On December 26, 1860, six days after South Carolina seceded from the Union, Army Major Robert Anderson abandoned the indefensible Fort Moultrie. He secretly relocated companies E and H of the 1st U.S. Artillery to Fort Sumter on his own initiative. He thought that providing a stronger defense would delay an attack by South Carolina…

This fort was named for General Thomas Sumter, a South Carolinian who had fought in the Revolutionary War. (civilwartalk.com) Major Anderson moved…

micro economic effects of antebellum protection are beside the point. The South, providing the bulk of the Union's exports, sold in an unprotected world market, while all American consumers bought in a highly protected one. And this was to the benefit of one class, no matter how plausibly disguised as a public boon. The question of how important the tariff was in causing the war stems from the Nullification Crisis, which was South Carolina's attempt to nullify a tariff and lasted from 1828 to…

Jeff Gaffney’s affinity for Charlottesville and the surrounding areas began during his time at the University of Virginia. Like most students who attend the University, he fell in love with the rich history, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the culture of Charlottesville. While attending the University of Virginia, Jeff met his wife Motana, a Charlottesville native, and that cemented his passion for Charlottesville and the surrounding areas. Jeff has a proven track record of success, which began…

ports in South Carolina. This caused uproar in the southern state of South Carolina. The Governor of South Carolina at the time was Robert Y. Hayne. He stood in strong opposition against the tariff imposed on his state. Hayne saw the tariff to be unconstitutional because the national government was interfering with South Carolina’s rights as a state in the Union. Hayne threatened secession and was ready to start a civil war if the tariff was not lifted; thus restoring the liberties of South…

effects of the tariff on u-s-history.com, “Western support for increases could be obtained only by agreeing to include an increase on duties for the importation of certain raw materials. When the West was accommodated, the New Englanders objected. The South under any circumstance was opposed to protectionism. In short, no one was really pleased with the 1828 “tariff of abominations.” The article explains that New England was originally in need of higher tariffs for protection against…

Actor. Musician. Humanitarian. Entrepreneur. These are merely a few words used to describe, Yosiah Johnson (born January 23,1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio). Yosiah's love for entertainment began at a young age and was heavily influenced by greats like Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur and Martin Lawrence. Yosiah grew up in a single parent household which resulted in multiple relocations which forced him to grow up very quickly. Yosiah believes these circumstances helped him develop a very diverse,…

Alabama or Florida What place would you rather be laying on the beach in the sun getting a nice tan, Alabama or Florida? I mean they are both great and are both enjoyable, but what if you had to choose one! They both have great locations and they both have oceans or pools to swim in. I mean they both are terrific places to go and you should be lucky to go to either! It is your choice, so what’s it going to be Florida or Alabama. There are some major things to consider, they have different…

As a first generation student from a rural area of South Carolina, my exposure to the outside world was very limited. Attending the University of South Carolina gave me my first chance to converse with a diverse group of students from various backgrounds and cultures. My exposure to diversity and social issues came through two outlets. The first was my inclusion in the McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, which gave me my first chance to have intellectual conversations about issues…