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In 1854 Congress passed the Kansas-Nebraska Act allowing the Kansas Nebraska territories to decide if they wanted have slavery in their states.
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The United States Supreame Court decided that black slaves could not ever become citizens of the U.S. which mad many people angry and rebelious and started a revolt.
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The Secession Convention mets in Austin
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Texas becomes the 7th state to secede with a vote of 166 to secede and 8 to not.
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Lincon Arrives in Washinton D.C. after almost being assinated by an anti unionist during a speach at George Washintons Birthday celebration.
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On March 2, 1861 Texas left the Union and was the 7th state to leave. They joined the Confedercy states of America.