Question

In January 1861, which other five states seceded from the United States? A) Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Georgia, and Louisiana. B) North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Virginia, and South Carolina. C) Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, Missouri, and Texas. D) Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Answer 1

In January 1861, the five states seceded from the United State are Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Georgia, and Louisiana

Option (A) is true.

Step-by-step explanation:

In January 1861, six states seceded from the United States, following South Carolina's secession in December 1860.

These states were:

Mississippi (January 9, 1861)

Florida (January 10, 1861)

Alabama (January 11, 1861)

Georgia (January 19, 1861)

Louisiana (January 26, 1861)

These states seceded in protest of the election of Abraham Lincoln as president, who they believed would threaten the institution of slavery.

The secession of these states marked the beginning of the American Civil War.

Thus,

Option (A) is true.