Why did some Southern states begin to talk of succession?

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Erinbrown · Answer 1 · 2016-03-19T00:08:52+0000

Talk of secession had existed in the southern states ever since court cases began to make it clear that the slavery issue would not be settled any time soon, but the main event that got them talking seriously was the election of Lincoln.

Why did some Southern states begin to talk of succession?

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