> The Southern states seceded (with a very similar mindset to those who want to secede today) The incentive and reasoning is a lot weaker than in the 1800s, so

> The Southern states seceded (with a very similar mindset to those who want to secede today) The incentive and reasoning is a lot weaker than in the 1800s, so I wouldn't say similar. Now it's more of a nostalgic fantasy and it's known that the sentiment endures. > Obviously a lot has changed since 1861 That's the point.