Was the hope to expand slavery a factor in secession?

How Important was the Expansion of Slavery to the Secessionists?

  • Not at all important

    Votes: 4 10.0%
  • It factors in, but rather unimportant in the big picture

    Votes: 6 15.0%
  • One of the core concerns, among other grievances

    Votes: 13 32.5%
  • The major factor, the future depended on it

    Votes: 17 42.5%

  • Total voters
    40

GwilymT

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How much, if at all, did the desire of some prominent proponents of slavery and secession to expand slavery to the territories and beyond factor into the various states’ decisions to secede?

Please endeavor to back up any assertions with contemporary evidence.

I tend to think it was a big deal for the “fire eaters” but maybe not for others.
 
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