US history

      I . Give a brief summary of the South's secession from the North that triggered the Civil War: What were the issues behind the South's secession? How did President Lincoln react? What were the alternatives to fighting a war? (this information is in your textbook) 2. Research your secession or independence movement: What are the issues behind secession? How is the leader of the country reacting? What solutions are being proposed? Do you think this situation will end in violence? . Compare the issues behind Southern secession from the Union in 1861 and the other secession movement you selected. What factors lead to the success or failure of a secession movement? Where do you see your movement going and why?