The term secede, as it pertained to the south in the 1800s, meant that countries would "secede" ("leave") the Union in order to be independent. This took place over the South not wanting the institution of slavery to end.
as it pertained to the south in the 1800s, meant that countries would "secede" ("leave") the Union in order to be independent. This took place over the South not wanting the institution of slavery to end.
