1861: The CS does not invade Kentucky. 1862: After the Trent Affair and the many Confederate victories, Britain gives the CS diplomatic recognition. The CSA wins independence. 1864: George McClellan defeats Lincoln in the US elections. 1865: McClellan passes many bills that give states wide ranging power over internal affairs. Britain dissolves their alliance with the CS when they refuse to abolish slavery. 1866: The first election in the CSA. Independent Robert Lee defeats Whig Alexander Stephens beginning the tradition of non-party based elections in the CSA. 1870: The CSA enters Kentucky.