which best explains why carolina seceded from the union?

Answer 1

Carolina seceded from the Union primarily due to disagreements over states' rights and the institution of slavery. The secession was sparked by the election of Abraham Lincoln as President in 1860, who was seen as an opponent of slavery. South Carolina and other southern states feared that Lincoln's administration would threaten their economic, social, and political systems that were heavily dependent on slavery. They believed that secession would protect their interests and allow them to maintain the institution of slavery.