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After Lincolns election South Carolina slave owners were fearful he would take away their slaves. They decided that seceding was the only to protect their rights as slave owners.
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Shortly after the Confederacy was create their were multiple members that want to become president. In order to reduce political tensions Jefferson Davis was selected as a compromise between the moderate and radical factions on the Congress. -
While going to a comedy John Wilkes Booth approached President Lincoln and shot him in the head. Despite the doctors best efforts, he dies 9 hours later.