Why did seceding states believe they had to leave the Union?

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Responses

to have a stronger voice in United States government
to have a stronger voice in United States government

to make sure the Crittenden Compromise was adopted
to make sure the Crittenden Compromise was adopted

to protect their property and their way of life
to protect their property and their way of life

to oust President Lincoln from office

1 answer

Seceding states believed they had to leave the Union primarily to protect their property and their way of life. This belief was largely rooted in concerns over the institution of slavery, states' rights, and the fear that the federal government would impose restrictions on their economic practices and societal structure.