1The southern states' secession from the United States led to the American Civil War.
2The country's secession from the European Union was a highly debated topic among its citizens.
3The region's secession movement gained momentum after the government's decision to raise taxes.
4The international community did not recognize the region's secession as a legitimate act.
5The secession of the province from the rest of the country was seen as a major blow to national unity.