1. Chapter 9 The War Begins

2. Secession March 4, 1861 – Lincoln takes office
February 4, 1861 – 7 states seceded and created new nation: Confederate States of America, Confederacy for short

3. They adopted a constitution guaranteeing the future of slavery
Chose Jefferson Davis as their first president

4. When Lincoln took over as President, only 2 forts remained in South
Began to take over forts, arsenals, post offices, and other United States property in their states
When Lincoln took over as President, only 2 forts remained in South
Problem Lincoln faced:
7 states left Union, 8 remained, but 4 warned Lincoln not to use force against the 7 seceded states
Lincoln appealed to South in his inaugural address not to secede

6. Too Late for Words Lincoln’s words changed nothing
Fort Sumter, South Carolina; Major Robert Anderson refused to hand over fort to South
Fort was short of supplies, would have to give up

7. Confederate cannons fired on fort and forces of United States
Confederacy: gunners had struck blow for their independence
Union: Confederates engaged in rebellion

8. Arkansas, Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee seceded
Civil War had begun