It was when the south left the USA and became the confederate states of america
Well slavery was a big part of the southern secession.
separating from the southern states to go on your own.
John Breckinridge, a prominent Southern politician and Confederate general, supported Southern secession, viewing it as a legitimate response to perceived threats against states' rights and slavery. He believed that the federal government was infringing upon the rights of Southern states, and secession was a necessary step to protect their interests and way of life. Breckinridge advocated for a strong defense of the Confederacy and saw secession as a means to preserve Southern autonomy.
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They saw it as treason.
Well slavery was a big part of the southern secession.
separating from the southern states to go on your own.
West Virginia
Jefferson Davis
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John Breckinridge, a prominent Southern politician and Confederate general, supported Southern secession, viewing it as a legitimate response to perceived threats against states' rights and slavery. He believed that the federal government was infringing upon the rights of Southern states, and secession was a necessary step to protect their interests and way of life. Breckinridge advocated for a strong defense of the Confederacy and saw secession as a means to preserve Southern autonomy.
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Southern politicains began talking about loss of power
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