” In North Carolina the referendum was defeated, but later the legislature took them into rebellion anyway.”
Forgot about the May 13, 1861 elections for convention delegates by the citizens of North Carolina, did ya? The convention voted to secede on May 20, 1861.
So, any further inaccuracies you wish to share?
No, I think two are enough. Though to be completely accurate we may both be wrong about North Carolina. The account I have states that the convention that met on May 20th was made up of the same people who had been elected to the first convention that voted secession down and not as a result of a new election.
Now good luck in getting your Lost Causer buddy to admit his errors.