In January of 1861, several Southern states responded to the recent presidential election by sending delegates to protest the inaugural address.

petitioning to remove the new president from office.

firing on a federal military fort in South Carolina.

uniting under a new Confederate government.

In January of 1861, several Southern states responded to the recent presidential election by petitioning to remove the new president from office.

answer: ensure protection from communism

explanation:

the north atlantic treaty was largely dormant until the korean war initiated the establishment of nato to implement it, by means of an integrated military structure: this included the formation of supreme headquarters allied powers europe in 1951, which adopted the western union's military structures and plans.