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→Secession of the Southern states
*January 26, Louisiana votes 114-17 to secede.
*January 26, Louisiana votes 114-17 to secede.
*February 1, Texas votes 166-7 to secede.
*February 1, Texas votes 166-7 to secede.
On February 4th, a provisional congress assembles in Montgomery, Alabama, and draws up a constitution by the end of the week; this document is similar to the U.S. Constitution, but with slavery protections and states' rights added in. The plans call for "A Confederacy of the States which have seceded from the Federal Union." A surprised Jefferson Davis learns he has been elected provisional president of the newly-formed [[Confederate States of America]].
===Ft. Sumter===
===Ft. Sumter===