Question

Which BEST explains why Georgia’s decision to secede was important to the southern states?

Answer 1

Answer:

  Georgia had high economic value because it was a major agricultural producer.

Explanation:

 The decision was made in 1861 after Lincoln was elected as President of the United States. Georgia´s authorities believed that the Republican Party was anti-slavery. They seceded from the Union as a defense of slavery.

  It was the largest and most populous South State. But wanted to deploy troops to defend the State in case of an invasion only. Going against the Confederate president who wanted to used them on other battlefronts.

  Because of the Union blockade, the farmers couldn´t export the cotton in exchange for key imports. So the governor Brown ordered to grow food instead to supply the Confederate army.

  I hope this answer helps you.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option 2. Georgia's decision to secede was important to the southern states because Georgia had high economic value because it was a major agricultural producer. Not only Georgia was a major agricultural producer, but it was also the biggest and most populated of all the southern states, making it a key player within the union.