Southeners had the stongest idea that secession would lead to war. Truthfully they were asking for it. Northeners strove for peace and tried to preserve the Union.
Because the North saw it as treason, that would also lead to the loss of the cotton revenues.
Many southerners believed that secession would not lead to war, as they thought the federal government would allow them to leave peacefully, viewing it as a constitutional right. Conversely, many northerners were convinced that secession would lead to conflict, as they viewed it as a threat to the Union. This difference in perception contributed to the rising tensions that ultimately led to the Civil War. Overall, there was a significant divide in beliefs regarding the likelihood of war following secession.
Other Southern states followed South Carolina's lead in secession and ultimately this led to the skirmish at Ft. Sumtner and the Civil War.
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No, because they didn't think their actions would lead to a bloody war
Henry Clay, a leading American statesman, was firmly opposed to secession. He believed that secession would lead to disunion and undermine the strength of the United States as a nation. Clay worked to find compromises to prevent secession and preserve the Union, including his efforts during the Nullification Crisis and leading up to the Civil War.
This all lead to the beginning of a war with Mexico in 1846.
It was a challenge to the integrity of the USA and the sovereignty of the Washington government. It was bound to provoke a reaction.
Sam Houston was strongly opposed to Texas secession from the Union. As a staunch Unionist, he believed that secession would lead to division and conflict, ultimately harming Texas and the nation. Despite his significant influence and past leadership, his opposition to secession led to his removal as governor in 1861 when he refused to take an oath of allegiance to the Confederacy. Houston's stance highlighted his commitment to preserving the Union over aligning with the secessionist movement.
Both sides believed that war was imminent. The build up began well before South Carolina seceded and precipitated the attack on Fort Sumter. Both sides were prepared for the consequences of secession.
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