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.
Jefferson Davis
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.
Dred Scott may not have had an opinion on secession, because he may have been unaware of national political issues. If he did have an opinion, it doesn't appear to be recorded.
West Virginia
Jefferson Davis
Fire-eaters
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.
fire-eaters :)
fire-eaters
Slaves
Fire-eaters
Southern politicains began talking about loss of power