[DiogenesLamp]

Except for the Confederates, like the ones who wrote the secession documents, who clearly said it was about slavery.

Because 4 states obviously have the authority to put words in the mouths of the other 7.

[BroJoeK]

SoCal Pubbie on who said "slavery" was the reason: "Except for the Confederates, like the ones who wrote the secession documents, who clearly said it was about slavery."

DiogenesLamp: "Because 4 states obviously have the authority to put words in the mouths of the other 7."

See my post #649 for a review of the various reasons for secession documents.