Which event served as the immediate trigger for the secession of Southern states from the Union?

Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860

Explain how the Civil War altered the balance of power between state and federal governments in the United States.

The Civil War solidified the power of the federal government.

To rebuild the South and integrate formerly enslaved people into society.

I can analyze the causes and consequences of the Civil War.

1
The Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865 and was mainly caused by slavery and disagreements over states' rights.
2
The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 led Southern states to secede, and the war began with an attack on Fort Sumter.
3
The Union victory led to slavery's abolishment via the 13th Amendment, and Reconstruction aimed to rebuild the South and integrate formerly enslaved people into society.