Question

Jefferson Davis would likely point to __________________ as justification for the Confederacy's secession from the Union.

a.the War of 1812B)the American RevolutionC)the Treaty of Guadalupe-HidalgoD)the "necessary and proper" clause of the U.S. Constitution

Answer 1

Jefferson Davis would likely point to the American Revolution.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is: B.the American Revolution

during the american revolution, The american colonists justify the action to revolve by stating that they felt that the british government treated them unfairly and they need to get out from their influence through the revolution. Jefferson Davis at that time argue that the southern states' action was the exact same thing.