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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.7
What role did Constitutional interpretation play in Southern states' decisions to secede after the Election of 1860?
They considered that Constitution mandated they stay part of the Union regardless of results.
They believed it allowed them to legally separate from the Union due to perceived Federal overreach.
The Constitution explicitly stated they had no right or cause for secession under any circumstances.
They saw no connection between Constitutional rights and their decision to leave.
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AP US History - 5.7 Election of 1860 and Secession
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