Originally Posted by IndyCA35
Originally Posted by jdm953
The south didnt fight a war to keep slaves. They fought because they were attacked. They simply fought back.


I've read most of the declarations of independence published by each of the southers states. Preserving slavery was mentioned as the prime cause of their secession. I don't recallany mention of being attacked.

You have two different subjects. Secession is one fighting is the other. The south was attacked by the north. The south fought back.

Last edited by jdm953; 07/16/21.
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