What was the main reason secessionists gave to leave the Union at Georgia's Secession Convention?

to preserve the institution of slavery
to enforce fugitive slave laws
to strengthen sectional relationships
to nullify federal tariff laws

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The main reason secessionists gave to leave the Union at Georgia's Secession Convention was to preserve the institution of slavery. This was a central issue for many Southern states as they sought to protect their economic interests and way of life, which were heavily dependent on slavery.