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South Carolina votes to secede from the United States
After Lincolns election South Carolina slave owners were fearful he would take away their slaves. They decided that seceding was the only to protect their rights as slave owners. -
Jefferson Davis elected president of the Confederacy
Shortly after the Confederacy was create their were multiple members that want to become president. In order to reduce political tensions Jefferson Davis was selected as a compromise between the moderate and radical factions on the Congress. -
President Lincoln assassinated
While going to a comedy John Wilkes Booth approached President Lincoln and shot him in the head. Despite the doctors best efforts, he dies 9 hours later.