Question

the president of the confederate states of america was
.
the southern states seceded shortly after lincoln’s election in
.

Explanation:

First Question:

The Confederate States of America was formed during the American Civil War, and its president was Jefferson Davis. This is a historical fact related to the history subfield of Social Science.

Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860, and shortly after, the Southern states began to secede. This is a key event in American history related to the secession that led to the Civil War.

Answer:

Jefferson Davis

Second Question: