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Which term refers to the idea that the Southern states could secede from the Union if they disagreed with Federal policies? A) Imperialism B) Sectionalism C) States' Rights D) Manifest Destiny

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Which term refers to the idea that the Southern states could secede from the Union if they disagreed with Federal policies? 

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C) States' Rights 

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States' Rights refers to the idea that the Southern states could secede from the Union if they disagreed with Federal policies. Farmers and plantation owners in the South supported this idea because it was more protective of their right to own slaves.