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Civil War Events-DC
Events leading up to Civil War DCES GC
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What event happened in November 1860 that concerned the Southern states? | Abraham Lincoln was elected as President, and he was anti-slavery. |
| Which state was the first to secede from the United States in December 1860? | South Carolina |
| What happened in January 1861 at Fort Sumter? | Shots were fired at the U. S. ship, "Star of the West". |
| Who did the Confederacy elect as their President in February 1861? | Jefferson Davis |
| In March 1861, what was approved by the Confederacy? | the Confederate Constitution |
| When did the Civil War begin? | April 12, 1861 |
| Where were the first shots of the Civil War fired? | Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina |