Secession Flashcards
1
Q
Which state was the first to secede?
A
South Carolina
2
Q
All the states to secede were____________________________________________.
A
Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas
3
Q
Why did they want to secede?
A
To preserve their state’s rights and institution of slavery.
4
Q
What triggered their secession?
A
Abraham Lincoln being elected president
