Why Did Mississippi's Decision To Succeed From The Union

Throughout Mississippi’s decision to succeed from the Union, there were constant oppositions from several different groups. Several different things led to Mississippi’s end decision. Because Abraham Lincoln was a known Abolitionist, his election was a trigger for the people that were pro slavery. His end goal of being president was to abolish slavery, which threatened Mississippi’s cotton production and overall economy. The terror that was bring upon by this decision was many groups reasoning to oppose the secession. Anyone who opposed the secession were often forced into the war and given a death sentence if they refused. Not only did Mississippi not have the necessary resources to succeed, but the decision was mainly brought upon very suddenly