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Southern states seceded from the Union primarily to preserve the institution of slavery, which they viewed as essential to their economic and social systems. Tensions had escalated over issues such as states' rights, tariffs, and the expansion of slavery into new territories. Following the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, who was seen as opposed to the spread of slavery, several southern states chose to secede, believing it was necessary to protect their way of life. This secession ultimately led to the Civil War.

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