Beginning of Civil War

This flashcard set is a brief introduction to the Civil War and how it began.

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Cards In This Set

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Who was the president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln.
When was the president elected?
November 6, 1860.
Which state broke away from the Union first?
South Carolina.
When did six other states join the first?
February 1, 1861.
What states joined the first state to break away from the Union?
Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas.
What did these seven states create?
The Confederate States of America (Confederacy).
When did the Confederacy attack the Union?
April 12, 1861.
Where did the confederacy attack?
Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina.