1 thought on “What group “seceded” from the Union in the United States in the mid 1800’s right before the Civil War?”
Answer:
Secession precipitated the American Civil War. The Confederate States of America consisted of 11 states—7 original members and 4 states that seceded after the fall of Fort Sumter. Four border states held slaves but remained in the Union. West Virginia became the 24th loyal state in 1863.
Answer:
Secession precipitated the American Civil War. The Confederate States of America consisted of 11 states—7 original members and 4 states that seceded after the fall of Fort Sumter. Four border states held slaves but remained in the Union. West Virginia became the 24th loyal state in 1863.