November 6, 1860.
Slavery and the election of Abraham Lincoln
It triggered the secession of several southern states, starting with South Carolina.
Abraham Lincon because it undercut the gains made by the 1860 election
secession
Four days after Lincoln's election, South Carolina called for a special convention to consider secession.
Slavery and the secession of the Southern States
because it did.
November 6, 1860.
The issues that led to the secession had been festering for a long time, but it was the election of Abraham Lincoln that precipitated the secession.
The election of Lincoln as president.
Slavery and the election of Abraham Lincoln
the election of Abraham Lincoln.
As soon as the result was in, South Carolina seceded from the United States.
the election of Abraham Lincoln as President.
Lincoln's election as president
Begin the process of secession