When the Southern states began to secede from the Union, it was clear that the American political system had failed. Review the causes of the Civil War and the timelines in this unit. Directions: Think about the following questions. Then respond to the questions in a journal entry. Did any events preceding the South’s secession not contribute to the decision to secede? Which events were most responsible for causing the South to secede? What current events are causing some states to talk about seceding from the Union again? Do those current events compare in any way to the events in the 1800s?

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