The South was concerned how their way of life would be if Lincoln ended slavery. They couldn't imagine a society without slavery
They thought they should be able to have slaves is one reason.
The South felt the need to secede from the Union primarily due to concerns over the preservation of slavery and states' rights. With the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, many Southern states feared that his anti-slavery stance would threaten their economic and social systems, which relied heavily on slave labor. Additionally, they believed that the federal government was overstepping its authority, infringing on their rights as individual states. This culminated in a desire for autonomy and the protection of their way of life, leading to their decision to secede.
They said that the USA was a voluntary assembly of states, and any of them could quit the Union at any time.
They said that the USA was a voluntary assembly of states, and any of them could quit the Union at any time.
Abraham Lincoln strongly opposed the South's desire to secede, viewing it as a threat to the unity and integrity of the nation. He believed that the Union must be preserved at all costs, famously stating that "a house divided against itself cannot stand." Daniel Webster also opposed secession, advocating for compromise and national unity, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the Union. Both figures recognized the dire consequences of disunion and sought to prevent the fragmentation of the country.
The southern states felt they had no choice but to secede from the Union because they believed their rights to own slaves and govern themselves were being threatened by the federal government. They saw secession as a way to protect their way of life and preserve their economic interests.
South Carolina felt it could demand the withdrawal of northern troops from Fort Sumter because it had seceded from the Union and considered itself an independent state. The presence of federal troops in the fort was seen as a provocation and an infringement on their sovereignty. Additionally, the state believed that the federal government should respect its decision to secede and relinquish control over its territory. Tensions were heightened by the belief that maintaining federal presence would undermine the legitimacy of their secession.
Because they thought the cotton revenues would be enough to support a new nation.
He was for the Union, which is to say that he was for the North. As he was president, he would generally support his country. It's worth noting, though, that he didn't feel that the South was truly separated from the Union, but rather felt that they were in a state of rebellion.
They felt that they needed to spread communist ideals around the globe, and by creating a union of states surrounding them they could ensure protection against future invasions
Confederacy