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It was the opposite of federalism. It was States' Rights, taking precedence over Federal Law.

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Why did the Framers not abolish slavery when they wote the constitution?

Slavery was economically and culturally entrenched in the southern states in the late eighteenth century. The southern States would not have supported the ratification of the Constitution if it had called for the end of slavery.


Why did Lincolns election lead to the secession of many of the Southern states?

Lincoln's election in 1860 was seen by many Southern states as a direct threat to the institution of slavery, which was integral to their economies and social order. His platform of halting the expansion of slavery into new territories alarmed Southern leaders, who feared this would ultimately lead to the abolition of slavery itself. As a result, several Southern states chose to secede from the Union, believing they needed to protect their rights and way of life. This secession ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.


Why did Southern states refuse to put Lincoln on the 1860 ballot?

Lincoln's election would spell an end to slavery, so the southern states refused to add him.


Who declared an end to slavery in the rebellious states?

If your referring to the USA, it would be Abraham Lincoln. He wrote the emancipation proclamation ending slavery in the southern states. Hope This Helps


What led the southern states to secede from the union in 1860 and 1861?

- the worry that the government would abolish slavery. The major event was President Lincolns election. The Southern States believed that once Lincoln was in office, he would end slavery for good.

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The southern states seceded to protect slavery or states rights?

Officially for the States Right but actually for States Right and to protect their way of life, which included also the slavery.


Did the southern and northern states of America feel the same about slavery?

no the southern states approved of slavery and the northern states dissapproved of slavery


How did southern states have slaves if it was illegal?

Slavery was legal in the southern states before it was abolished by the 13th Amendment in 1865. Southern states passed laws to uphold and protect the institution of slavery, overriding any conflicting federal laws or restrictions. Enforcement of these laws was carried out by state authorities and slave patrols.


Was a slavery in the south?

Slavery was limited to the southern states.


How did the Northern and Southern attitudes slavery differ?

the northern and southern states differed in their attitudes toward slavery because the northern states were against slavery while the southern states were all for slavery, in fact they had slaves. The northern and southern states disagreed about it so much that it caused a war, known as the civil war.


How did the northern and southern attitudes towards slavery differ?

the northern and southern states differed in their attitudes toward slavery because the northern states were against slavery while the southern states were all for slavery, in fact they had slaves. The northern and southern states disagreed about it so much that it caused a war, known as the civil war.


What confederation means?

Confederated means groups of people or states that have formed an alliance. In the US, the Confederated States of America were southern states that allied with each other to protect slavery.


What states in the southern US have slavery?

No states in the US practice slavery. Some states USED TO but not anymore.


Why did tension increase between the northern and southern states?

Because the southern states were economies based on slavery and many in the northern states felt that slavery was wrong.


What does confederate mean?

It refers to the Provinces and Territories of Canada


How did slavery reflect in the civil war?

slavery was ended in the southern states.


What states did slavery take place?

the southern states in the united states