By February of 1861, how many states seceded from the Union?

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Bob K.
Jun 30, 2016

On February 1, Texas became the seventh.

Explanation:

Six states seceded prior to February 1, 1861, in this order: South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Louisiana. These were the original signatories to the Confederate States of America.

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