Not so. Take for instance Virginia only seceded after Lincoln called for troops. Would like to know just where you find a number to draw the line at insurrection or rebellion. Sounds funny to me 5 or 6 is a insurrection 7 is a rebellion. Rebellion?? No sir, when the last southern state the south was being invaded, it became a war. Anyone can call this conflict by any name they choose, but it was full and complete war.

Now using previous post--all politics is biased-- Lincoln was biased a for his own political reason for failing to call this a war, however his early prisoner exchange under the rules of war belie his opinion.

Please show me the legal opinion prior to 1860 that makes secession illegal. Post me something that proves Lincoln sought to maintain peace by seeking this legal opinion. Show me any document that prohibits secession.

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