Which southern state was the first to secede from the union in the wake of Abraham Lincoln's election as president in 1860?
A) Virginia
B) North Carolina
C) South Carolina
D) Georgia

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South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860, following the election of Abraham Lincoln. This action set the stage for the American Civil War.

Which Southern State Was the First to Secede from the Union