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the deep south secede
other states declare themselves indeoendent.buchanan is afarid of virgina and maryland leaving. -
a confederacy is formed
seceded states meet and form a constitution in four days that differs from the U.S is some ways. slavery can not be banned jefferson davis and Alexander stephens become president and vice- president of conderate states of america -
a tense inaugration
Lincoln is inguarted into presidency. vows to hold, occupy and posses the property of the fed. gov't -
the first shot
the first shot was fired at 4:27 am within 15 minutes the whole alilary opens fire. anderson delays returing fire for 90 minutes -
crisis in congress
buchanan cabniet spilts along sectional lines. northen cabniets members theartens to resign if anderson is sent back.buchanan forces floyd to resign -
Lincoln Wins Electon
Lincoln had most of the northern support and won 39.8% of the popular vote and enough electoral votes to win -
leaving!
slave states leave the union. carolina is the first to go -
federal forts seized
people wake up to smoke coming from the harbor entrance. the south carolina miltia seizes the remaining fed. forts