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In 1860, the tensions leading up to the American Civil War were escalating, although the war itself officially began in 1861. The conflict arose primarily over issues of slavery, states' rights, and economic differences between the Northern and Southern states. The election of Abraham Lincoln in November 1860 prompted several Southern states to secede from the Union, setting the stage for the impending war.

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