Abraham Lincoln was elected president on November 6, 1860. South Carolina seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860, becoming the first state to do so. Jefferson Davis was elected president of the Confederate States of America on February 18, 1861. On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces bombarded Fort Sumter in South Carolina, marking the start of the Civil War. The First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the First Battle of Manassas, took place on July 21, 1861, representing the first major land battle of the war.

1. Day 4 PowerPoint Civil War

2. The Beginning of the Civil War… November 6, 1860 – Abraham Lincoln elected President December 20, 1860 February 18, 1861 April 12, 1861 July 21, 1861

5. The Beginning of the Civil War… November 6, 1860 – Abraham Lincoln elected President December 20, 1860 – First State secedes February 18, 1861 April 12, 1861 July 21, 1861

6. The Beginning of the Civil War… November 6, 1860 – Abraham Lincoln elected President December 20, 1860 – First State secedes February 18, 1861- Jefferson Davis is elected President April 12, 1861 July 21, 1861

8. The Beginning of the Civil War… November 6, 1860 – Abraham Lincoln elected President December 20, 1860 – First State secedes February 18, 1861- Jefferson Davis is elected President April 12, 1861- Confederates bomb Fort Sumter, SC July 21, 1861

10. The Beginning of the Civil War… November 6, 1860 – Abraham Lincoln elected President December 20, 1860 – First State secedes February 18, 1861- Jefferson Davis is elected President April 12, 1861- Confederates bomb Fort Sumter, SC July 21, 1861- First Battle of the Civil War (Bull Run/Manassas)