Question

Which of the following states seceded first?

South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Arkansas

Answer 1

South Carolina

South Carolina seceded from the Union after the announcement of Lincoln winning the 1860 election.

South Carolina believed Lincoln as president was dire and seceded from the Union first. South Carolina took Fort Sumter being within their border. Lincoln viewed this as a hostile action and would be considered the first battle of the Civil War.

Answer 2

HERE answers for the practice

1 A

2 A

3 B

4 B

5 A