Question

Southern states seceded from the Union in the winter of 1860-1861 in what order?

Chronological order of secession.
1
2
3
4
5
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Florida
Mississippi

Answer 1

Five Southern states seceded from the Union in chronological order, starting with South Carolina and ending with Georgia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The southern states seceded from the Union in the following order:

1. South Carolina
2. Mississippi
3. Florida
4. Alabama
5. Georgia

The secession movement began with South Carolina seceding from the Union on December 20, 1860. Mississippi followed on January 9, 1861. Florida seceded on January 10, 1861, with Alabama seceding on January 11, 1861. Georgia was the last of the five Southern states to secede, doing so on January 19, 1861.

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