How did the Southerners feel as the Civil War and slavery came to an end around them?

Southerners were worried since slavery was going to become illegal everywhere. Most white Southerners reacted to defeat with dismay while many families had suffered the loss of loved ones and the destruction of property causing some people considering leaving the South.

Explanation:

europe would not recognize the confederacy as an independent nation.

they had more african americans than any other state.

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