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 before Georgia (December 20, 1860 vs. January 19, 1861), so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Georgia did hold a secession convention to deliberate and decide on secession, so B is correct.
• Option C: Georgia's secession was decided by a convention, not a direct ballot for citizens, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: Governor Joseph Brown and Alexander Stephens had differing views, with Brown supporting secession and Stephens opposing it, so D is correct.
• Option E: Anti - secessionist sentiment decreased as the secession process continued, 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.