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Why did the northerners consider the secession of southern states unconstitutional?
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Why did the northerners consider the secession of southern states unconstitutional?

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Many maintain that the primary cause of the war was the Southern states' desire to preserve the institution of slavery. Others minimize slavery and point to other factors, such as taxation or the principle of States' Rights.
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