In 1861,many Northerners were willing to let the Southern states leave the Union until

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The attack on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, by Confederate forces marked the beginning of the Civil War. Prior to this event, many Northerners were still open to the idea of allowing the Southern states to peacefully secede from the Union. However, the attack on a military installation owned by the United States government was seen as an act of aggression and prompted President Lincoln to call for troops to put down the rebellion.

In 1861,many Northerners Were Willing to Let the Southern States