The key factor that led Southern states to secede from the Union and declare war was fear of losing the institution of slavery. This fear was rooted in the belief that their socioeconomic system, which relied heavily on slavery, would be threatened by the growing anti-slavery sentiment in the North and potential political power shifts.
Which of the following was a key factor that led Southern states to secede from the Union and declare war?(1 point)
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Fear of losing the institution of slavery
Fear of losing the institution of slavery
Economic agreements with European nations
Economic agreements with European nations
The Gold Rush in California
The Gold Rush in California
Opposition to tariffs on imported goods
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