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The most significant, but not quite all, notable events related to government, secession of states, actions of key individuals, and initiation of the American Civil War that occurred between November 6, 1860 and April 15, 1861 follow.
(See also Reconstruction Era and Acts 1865-1877). As a direct result of the American Civil War, the United States witnessed the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth U.S. Constitutional Amendments. When the war ceased, leaders turned to the question of how to reconstruct the nation.One important issue was the right to vote.See also Reconstruction Era and Acts 1865-1877). As a direct result of the American Civil War, the United States witnessed the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth U.S. Constitutional Amendments. When the war ceased, leaders turned to the question of how to reconstruct the nation.