Question

what event on the timeline is missing?
the confederate states of america were formed by congress
the confederate states of america of america were formed
abraham lincoln was elected president
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Explanation:

The timeline involves events related to the American Civil War era. Key events around Lincoln's election (1860) and the secession of Southern states (like "Seven Confederate States of America were formed") lead to the Civil War. The missing event likely relates to the start of the Civil War, such as the attack on Fort Sumter (1861), which marked the beginning of armed conflict.

Answer:

The missing event is likely the Attack on Fort Sumter (April 12 - 14, 1861), which marked the beginning of the American Civil War. This event logically follows Lincoln's election (1860) and the formation of the Confederate States, as it was the first major armed conflict of the Civil War.