Question

question 9 of 10
how did the confederate states justify secession?
a. the constitution allowed states to leave the union if they joined to form a new nation.

b. the constitution allowed states to leave the union if they paid a fine.

c. the united states had dissolved state governments.

d. the united states had been formed by a voluntary joining of states.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Constitution does not have a provision allowing states to leave the Union to form a new nation.
• Option B: There is no constitutional provision for states to leave the Union by paying a fine.
• Option C: The United States did not dissolve state governments; states retained their governments.
• Option D: The Confederate states argued that the US was formed by states voluntarily joining, so they could voluntarily secede. This aligns with their justification for secession.

Answer:

D. The United States had been formed by a voluntary joining of states.