32 Yes the South seceded from the Union to protect slavery, also claiming states' rights in order to protect slavery. The North fought the Civil War to save the Union. As the South fought FOR slavery, the Union therefore was necessarily fighting AGAINST it. (www.reference.com) posted 3 years ago by ArmyLady 3 years ago by ArmyLady +32 / -0 28 comments share 28 comments share save hide report block hide replies
So now Southerners are "offended." Sheesh.
They are trying to divide us, I get it.