When the war started, it was "Slavery forever!", and after they were whipped, suddenly it was "States' rights!"
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Easiest political argument to slam dunk. Point to the Articles of Secession that the states sent to Congress explaining why they were leaving. I forget the numbers, but at least 2 point to slavery as the #1 reason, and I believe they all mention it as a top issue.
https://www.battlefields.org/learn/primary-sources/declaration-causes-seceding-states
To really torque you opponent off, start with Mississippi's letter:
"Our position is thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery-- the greatest material interest of the world."