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South Carolina secceds from the Union
South Carolina becomes the first state to secced for the Union. This was the beginning of the Conferate State of America. -
Mississippi secceds from the Union
Following the lead of South Carolina, Mississippi becomes the second state to secced from the union -
Florida secceds from the Union
Becoming the thrid state to secced from the Union, Florida joins South Carolina and Mississipi in the Confederate States of America. -
Alabana secceds from the Union
Alabama becomes the fourth state to secced from the Union a day after Florida. -
Georiga secceds from the Union
Georgia follows the trend of other southern states and becomes the 5th state to secced from the union. -
Louisana secceds from the Union
The trend continues as another state, this time Louisana, secceds from the union, bringing the total to 6. -
Texas secceds from the Union
Texas becomes the final state to secced from the Union prior to the battle of Fort Sumter. -
Battle of Fort Sumter?
South Carolina demands the US Army abandon the military base near Charleston, South Carolina. When asked to exacuate the Fort, Major Anderson decides it to be best for his men's safety and leaves Fort Sumter without a shot being fired. BG Beauregard escorts Major Anderson and his troops to the boarder of South Carolina where they are set free. The next day, President Lincoln declares war on the Confederate States of America.
