The Civil War began because the secessionist forces shelled Ft. Sumter.
The secessionist forces shelled Ft. Sumter because they didn't like being ignored.
The US ignored the declarations of secession because
what the fuck and also
fuck those guys.
Seven states issued declarations of secession immediately upon the election of Abraham Lincoln because he promised to fuck over the South.
Abraham Lincoln promised to fuck over the South because he was outraged that the Southerners broke the Missouri Compromise by passing the Kansas–Nebraska Act of 1854.
The Southerners broke the Missouri Compromise because they realized they were losing the representation race to the Northern states.
The representation race was important because it was obvious that if enough states became 'free', then this country would rid itself
of slavery.
Only like 2 more hours until The War Room With Steve Bannon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVWvZFWBE9Y explains to me who has won. I can't wait. Did anyone declare victory yet? I would!