In January of 1861, several Southern states responded to the recent presidential election by

sending delegates to protest the inaugural address.

petitioning to remove the new president from office.

firing on a federal military fort in South Carolina.

uniting under a new Confederate government

Question

In January of 1861, several Southern states responded to the recent presidential election by 



sending delegates to protest the inaugural address.

petitioning to remove the new president from office.

firing on a federal military fort in South Carolina.

uniting under a new Confederate government

anonymous · Answer

Attacking Fort Sumter, the firing on a federal military fort in South Carolina.