Why did jefferson sometimes sell his slaves? a) he did not want to own slaves. b) to prove his independence c) his plantation was small and did not need all the slaves he owned. d) he needed money to pay his debts.

Why did the south think that its secession from the union would succeed? a. the confederate army was larger than the union army. b. european nations had promised to support the south. c. the south only had to defend itself against the north, not defeat it.