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Why did the south feel justified in secede?

The South felt justified in seceding primarily due to a belief in states' rights and the preservation of their way of life, which was heavily dependent on slavery. They perceived the federal government's increasing power and anti-slavery sentiments, especially after Abraham Lincoln's election, as threats to their economic interests and social order. Many Southern leaders argued that they had the right to withdraw from the Union as a sovereign state, viewing secession as a legitimate response to what they saw as tyranny. Additionally, cultural and political differences between the North and South further fueled their desire for independence.


Why did the southern states feel secession was justified?

The United States had been formed by a voluntary joining of states apex


How did the south feel about going to war with Britain?

bad


How did African Americans on south plantations help the union cause?

As soon as Union troops entered an area the slaves would runaway behind union lines. It was the policy of the army not to turn slaves over to their owners. They were referred as "contraband " because contraband doesn't have to be returned. Nearly 180,000 free black men and escaped slaves served in the union army. Yet, they did struggle with discrimination and were segregated in all ways. Often they had white officers. Watch the movie Glory to get a feel for this.


How would a slave feel about the southern states seceding in the civil war?

Very few reflections of slaves regarding this period have made it to the common press. We can guess that some felt a period of hope at the election of Mr. Lincoln, but were distressed or sorrowful when the states seceded. It is hard to be sure.

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Why did the south feel justified in secede?

The South felt justified in seceding primarily due to a belief in states' rights and the preservation of their way of life, which was heavily dependent on slavery. They perceived the federal government's increasing power and anti-slavery sentiments, especially after Abraham Lincoln's election, as threats to their economic interests and social order. Many Southern leaders argued that they had the right to withdraw from the Union as a sovereign state, viewing secession as a legitimate response to what they saw as tyranny. Additionally, cultural and political differences between the North and South further fueled their desire for independence.


Why did the south feel they had the right to leave the union?

They said that the USA was a voluntary assembly of states, and any of them could quit the Union at any time.


Why did the south feel that they had the right to leave the union?

They said that the USA was a voluntary assembly of states, and any of them could quit the Union at any time.


Do you feel it is justified to feel with nature explain?

if u use this ur dumb


Why did the Indigenous Australians feel that the invasion was justified?

They didn't.


Was Lincoln for the south or the north during the civil war?

He was for the Union, which is to say that he was for the North. As he was president, he would generally support his country. It's worth noting, though, that he didn't feel that the South was truly separated from the Union, but rather felt that they were in a state of rebellion.


Why did Alice walker feel justified in writing it anyway?

That is what I'm trying to figure out!!!


Why does tea cake feel justified in whipping janie?

to show dat he was the man


Why did Germany feel it was justified in attacking the British passenger ship RMS Lusitania?

hello


Why does Paris feel justified in his determination to slay Romeo?

Romeo is an outlaw, banished from Verona. His appearance there meant that any citizen would be justified in killing him. This includes Paris.


Why did John brown feel justified in attacking US property?

Because he was a religious fanatic, not a politician.


How did the union feel when South Carolina seceded?

South Carolina seceded because they believed that the institution of slavery was in peril. I believe the Civil War was about states rights - that is, the states rights to maintain slavery. South Carolina was complaining about the northern states violating the Constitution by not enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act. The union felt that South Carolina was independent and did not want slavery so now they are in war.