Question

Which state was the first to secede from the union and on what grounds?

a. south Carolina: because it thought the federal government violated its obligation in states
b south Carolina-because they in acquired fort sumer

Answer 1

"South Carolina: because it thought the federal government violated its obligation in states" is the one state among the following choices given in the question that was the first to secede from the union. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "a".

Answer 2

a. South Carolina: because it thought the federal government violated its obligation in states

South Carolina seceded from the Union in December 1860 and was the first southern state to leave.

South Carolina believed they had the right to secede because they ratified the Constitution and it was a contract. They essentially took back their ratification in their secession message to Congress. Many of the southern colonies including South Carolina stated a violation of their rights as states for the reason to leave the Union. Much of this decision was tied to the victory of Lincoln in the 1860 election.