1. what does secede mean? a. to break away from b. to join c. to accomplish d. to lose 2. which of the following best describes why 11 southern states seceded from the union? a. because the government wanted the states to make important decisions concerning slavery b. because the southern states wanted the government to make important decisions concerning slavery c. because the southern states did not want the government to make important decisions for them concerning slavery d. because the government did not want to make important decisions for the southern states concerning slavery
1. a (Since the south wanted to break away from the union) 2. c (The south wanted to keep their slaves and were afraid of what Abraham will enforce concerning slaves in which once Abraham was elected, the states seceded)
