Question

Why did Southern states secede?

(1 point)
Responses

They believed they could be more economically prosperous without the North.
They believed they could be more economically prosperous without the North.

They believed the Union no longer represented their interests.
They believed the Union no longer represented their interests.

The Supreme Court decided they were legally able to do so.
The Supreme Court decided they were legally able to do so.

They wanted to re-align themselves with England

Answer 1

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They wanted to preserve their way of life and protect the institution of slavery.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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They believed the Union no longer represented their interests.