Many Southern leaders argued that they had voluntarily joined the Union as sovereign states and had the right to leave the Union if they chose.
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The question presents the argument made by many Southern leaders that they voluntarily joined the Union as sovereign states and therefore had the right to secede. The user likely needs to provide further information, analysis, or context related to this statement on the provided lines but the question itself is not fully provided.
Answer
Southern leaders believed they had the right to secede because they voluntarily joined the Union.
Southern leaders believed that because they voluntarily joined the Union, they retained the right to secede if their rights were threatened.
Answer for screen readers
Southern leaders believed that because they voluntarily joined the Union, they retained the right to secede if their rights were threatened.
More Information
The idea that states could secede was a major point of contention leading up to the Civil War. President Lincoln and many others in the North strongly opposed this view, arguing that the Union was perpetual and unbreakable.
Tips
It is important to understand the context of states' rights and the historical arguments surrounding secession to fully grasp the complexities of the causes of the Civil War.
Sources
- Civil War Re-Assessment assignment - dentonisd.org
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