After Abraham Lincoln's election in November 1860, seven southern states seceded from the Union: South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. South Carolina was the first to secede on December 20, 1860, followed by the others in early 1861. These states formed the Confederate States of America, leading to the outbreak of the Civil War. Their secession was primarily driven by issues related to slavery and states' rights.
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