dec 20, 1860 - South Secedes
Description:
On December 20 1860, following the election of Abraham Lincoln, South Carolina seceded from the Union. By spring of 1861, six more states seceded. On February 4 1861, these states met up and created the Confederate States of America, which would later fight the Union.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 20, 1860
Now
~ 164 years ago