How did individual states secede from the union in 1861? A. Through votes in their legislatures and conventions B. By collecting the signatures of southern voters on petitions C. Though a vote during the democratic party conversation D. By collecting the signatures of southern slaveholders

Question

History

Zackary Mckee

8 January, 14:54

How did individual states secede from the union in 1861? A. Through votes in their legislatures and conventions B. By collecting the signatures of southern voters on petitions C. Though a vote during the democratic party conversation D. By collecting the signatures of southern slaveholders

+5

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Valerie Stanley · Answer 1

"A. Through votes in their legislatures and conventions" is the best answer. The whole process was relatively quick, with south Carolina being the first state to officially secede.