Question

is the election of Abraham Lincoln as U.S. President in 1860 connected to the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter on April 12-13, 1861?

Answer 1

The election of 1860 was a key event leading to the attack on Fort Sumter. When Abraham Lincoln won the election, the southerners were convinced he was going to end slavery. This led to the secession of some of the southern states.

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