The Tennessee legislature votes to secede from the Union and joins the Confederacy before the popular vote on the matter takes place.
Tag: Sectionalism
Tentative Neutrality in Kentucky and Delaware
Both Kentucky and Delaware try to stay neutral in the conflict, but Kentucky’s position greatly overshadows tiny Delaware’s.
The Upper South Holds, the Southwest Does not
The upper south and the southwest remain uncommitted to the idea of secession for now.
Wayward Sisters Depart in Peace
President-elect Abraham Lincoln continues preparing for his inauguration while Winfield Scott offers four options on how to deal with the southern secession.
Lincoln Gets Acquainted with Washington
President-elect Abraham Lincoln visits the U.S. Capitol and holds discussions with many top politicians regarding the secession crisis.
Lincoln Sneaks into Washington
President-elect Abraham Lincoln reaches the capital after traveling through Baltimore in the middle of the night to avoid a possible assassination attempt.