I dont think you have this right. The Union did not succedde it was the Confederates. and the confederates main reason for trying to leave the "union" was because they felt they were not fairly represented in congress.
Slavery. Both the union and confederates were arguing about if slavery should be in the mexican secession or not. Then when lincoln was elected to president, all southern states seceded
the south wanted slavery to still exist even if the union was split
Arguments for secession from the Union primarily centered around states' rights and the belief that individual states had the authority to govern themselves, particularly regarding the institution of slavery. Southern states felt their economic and social systems were threatened by Northern opposition to slavery and federal policies. Conversely, arguments against secession emphasized the preservation of the Union, the belief in a collective national identity, and the idea that secession violated the Constitution, undermining the legal framework of the United States. Ultimately, this conflict over secession was a key factor leading to the Civil War.
what were the pro slavery anti secession statesgenerally known as border states
The Southern states wanted to keep their slaves, and they were worried that President Abraham Lincoln wanted to free the slaves, so many of the southern states left the union to try and keep their slaves.
Slavery. Both the union and confederates were arguing about if slavery should be in the mexican secession or not. Then when lincoln was elected to president, all southern states seceded
the south wanted slavery to still exist even if the union was split
Arguments for secession from the Union primarily centered around states' rights and the belief that individual states had the authority to govern themselves, particularly regarding the institution of slavery. Southern states felt their economic and social systems were threatened by Northern opposition to slavery and federal policies. Conversely, arguments against secession emphasized the preservation of the Union, the belief in a collective national identity, and the idea that secession violated the Constitution, undermining the legal framework of the United States. Ultimately, this conflict over secession was a key factor leading to the Civil War.
Secessionists believed that secession was the only solution to the issue of preserving slavery and states' rights, while Unionists opposed secession and wished to stay in the Union.
Robert E. Lee
what were the pro slavery anti secession statesgenerally known as border states
secession
The Southern states wanted to keep their slaves, and they were worried that President Abraham Lincoln wanted to free the slaves, so many of the southern states left the union to try and keep their slaves.
The Confederate military leader who opposed slavery and secession was Robert E. Lee. Despite his personal beliefs against slavery, he chose to side with Virginia when it seceded from the Union. Lee turned down an offer to command the Union forces, ultimately leading Confederate troops during the Civil War. His decision was rooted in loyalty to his home state rather than support for the Confederacy's cause.
The Union's primary goals during the American Civil War were to preserve the nation and abolish slavery. By maintaining the Union, they aimed to prevent the secession of Southern states and ensure a unified country. Additionally, the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 solidified the Union's commitment to ending slavery, framing the conflict as a moral battle for freedom and equality.
Secession
The "cradle of secession" refers to South Carolina, which is historically noted for being the first state to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860, following the election of Abraham Lincoln. This act initiated the secession movement that led to the Civil War. The term underscores South Carolina's pivotal role in the events leading up to the conflict, symbolizing the broader Southern resistance to perceived federal overreach and the preservation of slavery.