Question 1
Which legal or philosophical doctrine was most frequently invoked by Southern states to justify their secession from the Union?
Question 2
Which of the following best describes the role of the concept of 'consent of the governed' in the Southern states' secession arguments?
Question 3
Which of the following best explains why the Southern states believed they had the constitutional right to secede from the Union?
Question 4
In the Southern states' declarations of secession, which of the following was most often cited as a violation by the federal government?
Question 5
Which of the following legal precedents or cases did Southern states often refer to in supporting their secession arguments?