Civil War War Chart
Christina Regan 12/19/11 AP US History Civil War War Chart Causes: Background: Lincoln was elected President in November 1860 triggered a response from South Carolina?s Fire Eaters who rallied in Charleston on December 1 South Carolina seceded in December 20, 1860 February 1861 the Confederate States of America were created consisted of South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas President: Jefferson Davis Vice President: Alexander Stephens Immediate: South Carolina demanded the surrender of Fort Sumter and cut off its supplies Lincoln announced that he was sending supplies (ex. food) South shot at northerners bringing supplies (April 1861) Strategies of the Competing Sides for Victory: Union: