[DiogenesLamp]

The Confederate forces invaded Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland, all states of the Union.

*AFTER* Lincoln had already started the war. The first group to invade was Northern Armies into Virginia.

[Bull Snipe]

Yes the war had started. Sumter was fired on. Davis issued letter of marque against American shipping. Lincoln called for a blockade and for 75,000 volunteers. Got it. Does not belay the fact that Confederate Forces did launch military incursions into those states.