South Carolina
South Carolina seceded from the Union after the announcement of Lincoln winning the 1860 election.
South Carolina believed Lincoln as president was dire and seceded from the Union first. South Carolina took Fort Sumter being within their border. Lincoln viewed this as a hostile action and would be considered the first battle of the Civil War.
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Answer:
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Answer: The 2nd choice
Explanation:
Overlapping claims by the French, the British, and the Spanish created fierce competition between the three European nations.