slavery+jcl

In 1860 president Abraham Lincoln campaigned against slavery among the states in which it already existed. About seven states followed into that secession. April 12, 1861 Confederate forces attacked U.S. military installation, Lincoln ordered and army from each state to recapture federal property. This led to another secession by four other states. Abe had made it a goal to end slavery and preventing the British from intervening. 