Question

soon after lincolns election, several southern states decided to secede. the word \secede\ comes from the latin se, meaning \apart,\ and cedere, meaning \to go.\ what does it mean for a state to secede?
the state cancels a law passed by the federal government.
the state withdraws from the country.
the state declares war on other states.
the state stops following the first amendment.

Explanation:

The Latin roots "se" (apart) and "cedere" (to go) point to moving away. In the context of U.S. history, Southern states seceded by leaving the federal union. The other options do not match the core meaning of withdrawing from a larger political entity.

Answer:

The state withdraws from the country.