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it was not considered treason because of the way the cession happened

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How did the northerners view the secession of the southern states?

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How did northerners view the secession of the southern states?

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Why did the North consider the Civil War a war for rebellion?

When the Southern States seceded, it was considered an act of treason. It was believed, in essence, that they were destroying the Union that they had helped to form.


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What is considered act of treason against the US?

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