dec 20, 1860 - South Carolina Secedes from the Union
Description:
South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union. South Carolina seceded because of the issue over slavery. They were angry that Lincoln was going to get rid of slavery and thought that it was not long before the government would be controled by abolitionists.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 20, 1860
Now
~ 164 years ago