Historical Events tagged with "southernstates"
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Texas Secedes and Joins Confederacy
Texas officially seceded from the United States after a convention held in Austin. This convention led to a decision where delegates voted overwhelmingly to leave the Union, primarily driven by tensions surrounding states' rights and slavery issues. Shortly thereafter, Texas joined the Confederate States of America, resulting in the formation of a new government aligned with pro-slavery interests.
Continue ReadingAlabama's Secession from the Union
Alabama officially seceded from the Union, marking a significant step in the escalation toward the Civil War. The decision was made by the Alabama legislature in an effort to align the state with Southern states prioritizing slavery and states' rights. This act was part of a larger movement where several southern states took action against the federal authority in response to the election of Abraham Lincoln. Montgomery was chosen as the temporary capital of the Confederacy soon after.
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