secession

d many Southern leaders that secession was the only way to protect their interests. Analyzing DBQ Answers: Tips for Success If you’re tackling a DBQ on what caused secession, here are some useful strategies to keep in mind: Contextualize the documents: Always place the docume

tton gin in 1793 dramatically increased the profitability of cotton, further entrenching slavery. Legal and Social Structures: Laws such as the Slave Codes codified the status of enslaved people, limiting their rights and ensuring their perpetual servitude. These laws