Which state was the first to secede from the United States, which led to the Battle of Fort Sumter, the first battle of the United States Civil War?

South Carolina was the first state to secede from the United States in late 1860. This action led to the Battle of Fort Sumter, the first armed conflict of the Civil War. After the Civil War, South Carolina was readmitted to the United States in 1868.

Asked by Jason Forbes · Last updated 5 years ago · 10.7K views · SOURCE