they justified that they wanted to be able to live their own lifestyle their own way and not have any laws breaking it. part of their lifestyle was owning slaves, which the North wanted to end, causing the Civil War.
They left the union to join the confedirety
The seceding states left the union due to issues over states' rights and slavery. Also, general differences in the people and economy (North was much more industrial than the South) led to the eventual seccesion of the South.
Withdrawing states say they are seceding from the union.
Because Lincoln had won the 1860 election on a ticket of no new slave-states.
Yes, after the Civil War the United States government approved a amendment abolishing the right for a state to leave the Union.
Seceding states believed they had to leave the Union primarily to preserve their rights and way of life, particularly regarding the institution of slavery, which they viewed as essential to their economy and social order. They feared that the federal government, influenced by anti-slavery sentiments, would impose restrictions that threatened their autonomy. Additionally, many felt that their sovereignty was being undermined and that secession was their only means to protect their interests and maintain self-governance. The election of Abraham Lincoln, perceived as hostile to slavery, further fueled their desire to break away.
The United States had been formed by a voluntary joining of states apex
Southern states believed they had the right to secede from the Union primarily due to the principle of states' rights and the belief that the federal government was overstepping its authority. They argued that the Union was a voluntary agreement among sovereign states, and thus they could choose to leave if they felt their rights were being threatened, particularly regarding slavery. The election of Abraham Lincoln, perceived as a threat to the institution of slavery, further fueled their belief that secession was justified to protect their way of life.
Because the newly-elected Lincoln refused to allow the creation of any new slave-states. So as new states joined the Union, Congress would be more dominated by the Northern free states, and would pass laws favouring the North, such as the tariffs on imports.
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Horace Greeley argues for allowing the seceding states to leave the Union primarily on the grounds of preserving peace and preventing further bloodshed in the Civil War. He believes that forcing these states back into the Union could lead to prolonged conflict and suffering. Additionally, Greeley emphasizes the principle of self-determination, suggesting that if the states genuinely wish to separate, it may be more honorable to let them go rather than impose unity through violence.
States rights and the fact that Lincoln refused to allow the southern states to leave the union.