During the Civil War, which state was first to secede?

Here is the question :

DURING THE CIVIL WAR, WHICH STATE WAS FIRST TO SECEDE?

Here is the option for the question :

• Florida
• Texas
• North Carolina
• South Carolina

The Answer:

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Explanation:

[STC0010797]. In 1860, shortly after Abraham Lincoln was elected president, southern states began the process of seceding from the union over the subject of slavery. In December of 1860, South Carolina was the first state to pass legislation along these lines. Before Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated as president in March of 1861, seven states had already seceded from the Union. These states were Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina. In April of 1861, the Civil War began.