Answer:
Many Floridians wanted to secede to protect slavery prior to Lincoln's election, but supported going to war afterwards.
Explanation:
In Florida, a multinational slave trade forced Africans and African Americans to build North American wealth. This slave trade was built on white supremacy and personal greed.
Slavery in Florida was endorsed by the Spanish crown although it was resisted by the slaves brought through the slave trade across the Atlantic.
Many Floridians wanted to secede to protect slavery prior to Lincoln's election, but supported going to war afterwards.