[The Republican Party] entered the presidential contest in 1860 . . . and succeeded. The prohibition of slavery in the territories, hostility to it everywhere, the equality of the black and white races, disregard of all constitutional guarantees in its favor, were boldly proclaimed by its leaders and applauded by its followers. . . . To avoid these evils we resume the powers which our fathers delegated to the Government of the United States, and henceforth will seek new safeguards for our liberty, equality, security, and tranquility.
— Declaration of the Causes of Secession by the State of Georgia, 1861
According to the declaration, what caused Georgia to secede from the United States?
A.
Georgia's leaders believed that the Republican Party would infringe on the rights of Black Americans.
B.
Georgia's leaders believed that the federal government would expand slavery into the western territories.
C.
Georgia's leaders believed that the federal government wanted to take away all powers of state governments.
D.
Georgia's leaders believed that the Republican Party would ban slavery and establish racial equality.
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According to the declaration, the cause for Georgia's secession from the United States is best captured by option:
D. Georgia's leaders believed that the Republican Party would ban slavery and establish racial equality.
The passage highlights the Republican Party's stance against slavery and their calls for equality between black and white races, which Georgia's leaders viewed as a threat to their way of life and prompted their decision to secede.
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