Question

Why did Southern states secede?

A. They believed they could be more economically prosperous without the North.
B. They believed the Union no longer represented their interests.
C. The Supreme Court decided they were legally able to do so.
D. They wanted to re-align themselves with England.

Answer 1

Answer: B

Explanation: While A and B are both technically, B overall encompasses the entire reason why the South tried to succeed from the Union. It was related to more things beyond economic reasons. There was a lot of turmoil between the south and the Union.