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The south makes a government
At a convention in montgomery, alabama, the seven seceding states created the confederate constitution, a document similar to the United States constitution, but with greater stress on the autonomy of each state. Jefferson davis was president until the elections were held. -
The south seizes federal forts
When President Buchanan -- Lincoln's predecessor -- refused to surrender southern federal forts to the seceding states, southern state troops seized them. At Fort Sumter, South Carolina troops repulsed a supply ship trying to reach federal forces based in the fort. The ship was forced to return to New York, its supplies undelivered. -
Abe lincoln
Abe was sworn in as the 16th president of the U.S.A. -
Lincoln's Inauguration.
At Lincoln's inauguration on March 4, the new president said he had no plans to end slavery in those states where it already existed, but he also said he would not accept secession. He hoped to resolve the national crisis without warfare. -
Four More States Join the Confederacy.
The attack on Fort Sumter prompted four more states to join the Confederacy. With Virginia's secession, Richmond was named the Confederate capitol. -
Bull run
Public demanded winfeild scott to advance on the south. Mcdowell attacked on july 21 and was initialy successful, but confederate reinforcements resulted in a southern victory.
