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Nope, not, never... There was no "insurrection" - There was Secession. Did the State legislatures ask for help ? No, they wanted out, and I don't blame them. The whole " republican" form ceased.. when the "agent" invaded the Sovereigns. So much for that "invasion" part too.
Section 4.
The United States shall guarantee to every state in this union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion; and on application of the legislature, or of the executive (when the legislature cannot be convened) against domestic violence.
I always know I've won when people like you pick a fight with the dictionary.
Insurrection: an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government.
Secession is insurrection, pretty much by definition.
The whole " republican" form ceased.. when the "agent" invaded the Sovereigns. So much for that "invasion" part too.
ROFL! This is too rich!!!! You're simultaneously pulling out of the Union, and complaining that the Union failed to guarantee you the "republican" form of government you'd already rejected. Can't have your cake and eat it too, boy.
And don't forget that your sainted Southrons were complaining that they were going to lose their slaves -- nothing more or less. Buncha whiny hypocrites....