Question

question 7 of 10
what was an argument used by south carolina in support of the idea that
secession was fair?

a. electoral votes had been taken away from states in the south.

b. states joined the union on a voluntary basis.

c. the federal government had illegally taken property away by
freeing slaves.

d. the federal government was promoting an illegal political party in
the south.

Explanation:

To determine the argument South Carolina used for secession fairness, we analyze each option:

• Option A: There's no basis that electoral votes were taken from Southern states to support secession.
• Option B: South Carolina argued states joined the Union voluntarily, so they could voluntarily secede. This aligns with their secession rationale.
• Option C: The "illegal property taking" argument (about freeing slaves) was more about perceived rights violations but not the core secession - as - voluntary argument.
• Option D: The federal government promoting an illegal party in the South is not a valid argument for secession fairness.

Answer:

B. States joined the Union on a voluntary basis.