Eleven Southern states seceded from the Union in 1860 primarily due to tensions over slavery and states' rights. The election of Abraham Lincoln, who opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories, heightened fears among Southern states that their way of life and economic interests were threatened. They believed that secession was necessary to preserve their autonomy and protect the institution of slavery, which was integral to their agricultural economy. This act led directly to the outbreak of the Civil War.
South Carolina was the first to secede in 1860
The first southern state to secede from the Union was South Carolina, which did so on December 20, 1860.
South Carolina was the first Southern state to secede, on December 20, 1860. (see related question)
The first state to secede from the Union was South Carolina, and it did so on December 20, 1860.
South Carolina on December 20, 1860
South Carolina was the first to secede in 1860
December 1860.
The first southern state to secede from the Union was South Carolina, which did so on December 20, 1860.
South Carolina was the first Southern state to secede, on December 20, 1860. (see related question)
South Carolina seceded from Union December 20th, 1860
December 1860. It was South Carolina.
The first state to secede from the Union was South Carolina, and it did so on December 20, 1860.
South Carolina on December 20, 1860
The election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States in Nov. 1860.
The first state to secede was South Carolina in December 1860. The last to leave the Union was North Carolina in May 1861.
South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union.
South Carolina became the first Southern state to declare its secession ; December 20, 1860 .