Explain why so many states seceded.

The main reason that so many states seceded is that, they thought they were right and they where willing to fight for it. They also wanted what they thought was right in there’s  eyes.

Explanation:

It is right

the tariff was created to protect industry in the northern part of the united states. industries in the north were being driven out of business by imported goods that were priced at a low rate. the goal was to protect these industries   by taxing the goods.