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The Impact of Lincoln's 1860 Election Victory and Southern Secession

Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 triggered a profound reaction in the South, leading to the secession of several states and the eventual onset of the Civil War. After Lincoln's win, South Carolina was the first to secede, prompting other Southern states to follow suit. The attack on Fort Sumter marked the official start of hostilities, as Union troops surrendered to South Carolina militia. Lincoln's call for volunteers solidified Northern resolve to reunite the states, resulting in the implementation of the Anaconda Plan to defeat the Confederacy.

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The Impact of Lincoln's 1860 Election Victory and Southern Secession

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  1. Beginning Battles 10/06/2011

  2. Bell Work What was the effect of Lincoln’s win in the 1860 election? How did the South react? Tests back on Tuesday

  3. Secession Winter of 1860-61 Blue: Union States with No Slaves Yellow: Union States with Slaves Dark Red: States the seceded Before April, 15th, 1861 Light Red: States that seceded After April 15, 1861

  4. Fort Sumter • Union Fort, near Charleston, • SouthCarolina. Had Union troops • in it. South Carolina militia were • called to try to take it. • It surrendered after 43 hours • Gave Lincoln what He needed to • declare war • Lincoln called for 75,000 • volunteer Army. • - Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and Arkansas seceded after.

  5. Goals for the North and south • South: What was the goal? • Defend the Confederacy, get European support • North: Lincoln? ………….. • Reunite the Union no matter what.

  6. Northern Strategy- Anaconda Plan

  7. Before we move to Battles.. • We have to know a little about the military organization: • Armies were split into 3 parts: Infantry Calvary Artillery

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