Question

which statements correctly explain georgia’s decision to secede? (choose 2) a georgia seceded before south carolina seceded. b georgia held a secession convention to decide whether to secede. c georgia put the secession question on the ballot for citizens to decide. d governor joseph brown argued for secession, but alexander stephens opposed it. e anti - secessionist sentiment increased as the secession process continued.

Explanation:

• Option A: South Carolina seceded before Georgia, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Georgia did hold a secession convention to decide on secession, so B is correct.
• Option C: Georgia's secession was decided by a convention, not a ballot for citizens, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: Governor Joseph Brown supported secession, while Alexander Stephens opposed it, so D is correct.
• Option E: As the secession process continued, anti - secessionist sentiment actually decreased, so E is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Georgia held a secession convention to decide whether to secede.
D. Governor Joseph Brown argued for secession, but Alexander Stephens opposed it.