PLEASE HELP I just need 2 short simple responses (20 points)

1.Which event led to South Carolina seceding from the Union?

2. Describe the strengths, weaknesses and goals for both the North and the South.

1. The event that caused the Southern states to secede was the election of Abraham Lincoln as the President of the United States.

2. North strength- large navy and fleet of trading ships.

North weakness- long distances to transport troops and supplies.

South strength- trained soldiers, hunting skills and attended military school.

South weakness- small population to volunteer for army and make supplies.

(e) a major consequence of the election was that several southern states

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