The capital of the Confederate States of America was moved from Montgomery, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia, in May 1861.
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The Confederate States of America existed from 1861 to 1865. Montgomery, Alabama served as the capital of the Confederate States of America from February 4 until May 29, 1861. Richmond, Virginia was chosen for the interim capital. Richmond was named the new permanent capital on May 30, 1861.
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The Civil war started April 12, 1861 at Fort Sumter South Carolina around 4:30 when the Confedrate attacked the Union fort (Fort Sumter) since South Carolina was apart of the Confederates states.
The four states that seceded after the fall of Fort Sumter were: Virginia, April 17th,1861 Arkansas, May 6th 1861 Tennessee, May 6th, 1861 North Carolina, May 20th, 1861.
ALL of the southern states seceded from the union. It is unclear which 7 states you refer to.South Carolina on 20 December 1860 Mississippi on 9 January 1861. Florida on 10 January 1861. Alabama on 11 January 1861. Georgia on 19 January 1861. Louisiana on 26 January 1861. Texas Tennessee