Question

How did the fire-eaters differ from the Unionists?

Answer 1

Answer:

They wanted to secede over the issue of slavery.

Explanation:

Unlike the Unionists who believe that the United States of America should remain together as one larger entity, the fire-eaters, however, believe in the secession of the United States. Fire eaters also favor slavery

Hence, in this case, the correct answer is, the fire-eaters differ from the Unionists in the sense that "They wanted to secede over the issue of slavery."