Many southerners believed that by establishing their own independent nation, they would have the economic advantage of trading freely with
Europe. Many also feared that the election of 1860 may bring about
the end of slavery.
True or false

Correct True

Explanation:

In the old times in America, slave trading was a legitimate business that was engaged by many people . Because of the agricultural and the industrial revolution, slaves where needed to ensure optimal production. As Abraham Lincoln tried to abolish slave trade, the Southerners tries to pull out of the Union and establish their own country which would still engange in slave trading and usage.

They believed that, the economic advantage of trading with Europe would be in their favour especially due to their production output of goods and services being at a cheaper rate through the contribution of the 'slaves.

Also, there was fears that, after the election of 1860, the slave trade would be abolished by the government hence their aim to form their own government free from such restraining law.

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