The traditional Civil War Curriculum
what does "secession" mean?
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Why did South Carolina decide from the United States?
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What does South Carolina want other Southern states to do?
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- "Secession" means the act of formally withdrawing from a union or alliance, in this context referring to the Southern states' decision to leave the United States during the Civil War.
- South Carolina decided to secede from the United States because they believed their rights were being infringed upon by the federal government, particularly in regards to states' rights and the issue of slavery.
- South Carolina wanted other Southern states to also secede from the United States and join together to form their own independent nation.