There are many who would argue that the seeds of the Civil War were planted long before the first cannon fired on Fort Sumter. It has also been argued that the Civil War was necessary because it finished what the Revolutionary War started. In this final Case, you’ll be reviewing, researching and writing on why the election of 1860 was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back.

Explain why the South seceded following the Republican Party victory in 1860. List and explain at least three specific events leading up to secession.