The Beginning of the Civil War: A Nation Divided

🎩Abraham Lincoln's election as president led to the secession of Southern states and the formation of the Confederate States of America.

🔀Confederate leaders used the doctrine of nullification to argue for their right to secede from the Union.

⚔️The Battle of Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the Civil War and solidified the Confederacy's determination to protect their way of life.

💰The Confederacy faced economic challenges, including inflation and a reduced tariff revenue due to the Union blockade.

🌍Despite hopes of European intervention, no European country chose to get involved in the Civil War.

What led to the beginning of the Civil War?

—Abraham Lincoln's election as president and the secession of Southern states led to the beginning of the Civil War.

What was the doctrine of nullification?

—The doctrine of nullification was used by Confederate leaders to argue that states had the authority to nullify federal laws.

How did the Battle of Fort Sumter impact the Civil War?

—The Battle of Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the Civil War and intensified the Confederacy's determination to protect their way of life.

What economic challenges did the Confederacy face?

—The Confederacy faced economic challenges, including inflation and a reduced tariff revenue due to the Union blockade.

Did any European countries get involved in the Civil War?

—No, despite hopes of European intervention, no European country chose to get involved in the Civil War.

00:00In 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States.

00:17Southern states seceded from the Union, forming the Confederate States of America.

00:46Confederate leaders used the doctrine of nullification to argue for their right to secede.

02:07The Battle of Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the Civil War.

03:39The Confederacy faced economic challenges including inflation and reduced tariff revenue due to the Union blockade.