How did Carolina justify the secession by issuing a document?

Carolina justified its secession by issuing the "Declaration of the Immediate Causes Which Induce and Justify the Secession of South Carolina from the Federal Union." This document articulated grievances against the federal government, particularly regarding perceived violations of states' rights and the threat to the institution of slavery. It emphasized the belief that the Union was no longer serving the interests of South Carolina and asserted the state's right to self-determination. The declaration framed secession as a necessary response to protect the state's sovereignty and way of life.