dec 20, 1860 - South Carolina Suceeds
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On December 20, 1860, South Carolina became the first state to succeed from the United States, only weeks after Lincoln's election. James Buchanan declared it illegal but did nothing to stop it. This encouraged others to follow suit and succeed from the Union, putting an even larger strain on relations between states.
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Events Leading to the Civil War
Conflicts over slavery had plagued America for a long time. ...
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