The fact is that a revolution requires a declaration to gain public support. 1776 required a Declaration and so did the attempted revolution of 1860-61.
“The fact is that a revolution requires a declaration to gain public support. 1776 required a Declaration and so did the attempted revolution of 1860-61.”
What is your point?
Articles of Secession are not a declaration?
Doesn't get any plainer than that...................