Question

which statements correctly explain georgias 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 on December 20, 1860, and Georgia seceded on January 19, 1861, so Georgia seceded after South Carolina. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Georgia did hold a secession convention (in January 1861) to decide on secession. This is correct.
• Option C: Georgia's secession was decided by a convention, not by putting it on the ballot for citizens. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Governor Joseph Brown supported secession, while Alexander Stephens was initially opposed (though he later became part of the Confederacy). This is correct.
• Option E: As the secession process continued, pro - secession sentiment was strong, and anti - secessionist sentiment did not increase. Eliminate E.

Answer:

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