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What logic did secessionist use to label the abolishment of slavery as unconstitutional?

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They argued that the federal government was a union of states whose rights must be respected. Since interfering with slavery went against SC’s rights, The union’s actions were unconstitutional. They argued that slavers were protected by the constitution. (Dred Scott court case upheld this)
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