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Four way race
Election consists of Abe Lincoln, John Bell, John Breckinridge, and Stephan Douglas. -
Lincoln Wins!
Lincoln wins the election with majority support from the north. -
South Carolina Secedes
Officially declared South Carolina as an independent state. -
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South Carolina Secedes
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The Deep South Sucedes
Influenced by South Carolina other states in deep south also seceded. Such as Texas, Lousiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. -
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Deep South Secedes
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Confederacy is Formed
After the states seperated, they made a constitution that differed from the u.s one, stating that slavery cannot be banned, and the president has one six year term. -
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A confederacy is formed
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Confederacy prepares for War
Confederacy Congress voted to make an army. -
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The confederacy prepares for war
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Evacuation Demanded
Beaureguard demands that Anderson evacuates but he stalled for the whole day. -
The First Shot
At 4:27 AM shot at Fort Sumter