The CSA was formed in February 1861, and were sacking federal garrisons and armories before Lincoln’s inauguration.
Lincoln didn’t call up troops until AFTER Ft Sumter was attacked because he didn’t want a war, but the south forced his hand.
The last part you are comparing apples to oranges.
“The last part you are comparing apples to oranges.”
The Colonies declared their independence of the established government. The Confederacy declared their independence of the established government.
The colonials gathered arms and prepared for war. The confederates gathered arms and prepared for war.
King George didn’t recognize the USA and used his armies to put down the rebellion. Lincoln didn’t recognize the CSA and sent his armies to put down the rebellion.
The Crown offered emancipation as a wartime measure. Lincoln offered emancipation as wartime measure.
Where exactly are you finding a major difference?