Unpack the complex political and social factors that led to the secession crisis of 1850 with this insightful analysis of the life and career of John C. Calhoun, the powerful South Carolinian politician and statesman. From his early days as a champion of states' rights to his later advocacy for slavery and disunion, Calhoun's influence on American history is profound and far-reaching. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.