T / F Southerners felt justified in the decision to secede because they

said the North did not respect the compact between states as set forth
in the Constitution

1 answer

True. Many Southerners felt justified in their decision to secede from the Union by arguing that the North did not respect the rights of states as outlined in the Constitution. They believed that the federal government was overstepping its authority and infringing upon states' rights, particularly regarding issues such as slavery and economic policies. This sentiment was rooted in the belief that the Union was a compact among sovereign states, which could choose to withdraw if they felt their rights were being violated.