Question

Why did Southern States wanted to break away from the American Union

Answer 1

The election of 1860 was a pivotal year in our history. Seven southern states seceded from the Union immediately after the election of Abraham Lincoln. The South was convinced that President Lincoln was going to end slavery. ... They were convinced he would end slavery.

Answer 2

Answer:

The southern states wanted to break away from the american union because northern states were anti-slavery against them but they wanted to continue slavery so they wanted to break away.