Two Countries Before Lincoln Was President — The Confederacy Forms (1861)
In February 1861, seven states gathered and created the Confederate States of America. Lincoln hadn't taken office yet. There were already two nations.
Apr 21, 2026Back to Blog
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The Night Lincoln Won — The South Moved Immediately (1860)
On November 6, 1860, Lincoln was elected president. That same night, South Carolina moved to secede. The war was five months away.
Apr 21, 2026