The Historical Background of the American Secession in the 1860s (555 words, 2 pages)
Secession started December 20, 1860 when South Carolina withdrew from the United States of America. This was prompted by the election of Abraham Lincoln, a Republican candidate, for the position of President of the United States. Following South Carolinas example, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, North Carolina, ...
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