Which sequence accurately reflects the events leading to the Civil War in chronological order?

The sequence that accurately reflects the events leading to the Civil War is significant in understanding the escalation of tensions between the North and South during this tumultuous period in American history.

Beginning with the Kansas-Nebraska Act, passed in 1854, this legislation allowed new territories to decide for themselves whether they would allow slavery through popular sovereignty. This act heightened sectional conflict and led to violent confrontations known as "Bleeding Kansas."

Following this, the Dred Scott decision in 1857 marked a critical judicial moment where the Supreme Court ruled that African Americans could not be considered citizens and that Congress had no authority to prohibit slavery in the territories. This decision further polarized public opinion and escalated tensions between abolitionists in the North and pro-slavery factions in the South.

The Lincoln-Douglas debates occurred in 1858 during the Illinois Senate race and brought national attention to the issue of slavery, with Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas discussing the future of slavery in the nation. Although Lincoln lost that election, his performance in the debates increased his prominence and laid the groundwork for his presidential campaign.

In the 1860 election, Abraham Lincoln's victory was pivotal. The Southern states perceived his election as a threat to the institution of slavery, prompting South