Secession from the Union was a hallmark of the Civil War, with eleven southern states forming the Confederate States of America primarily motivated by slavery.
In the modern era, secession would involve complicated political, legal, and economic considerations, making it unlikely for any state to successfully secede.
The idea of states going it alone highlights their individual resources and abilities to sustain independence, but the U.S.'s strength lies in its unity and collaborative governance.
Discussions of secession often dismiss the profound negative impacts that division could have on the safety, prosperity, and happiness of all Americans.
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