Which state was left to "decide" the 2000 election?

illinois

california

ohio

florida

The state that was left to decide the 2000 election was Florida.

Explanation:

At the end of election night there wasn't a clear elected President. The electoral votes of Florida were undecided. Bush won in the state of Florida and the margin was so close that required a recount which led to a series of legal battles that defined Bush as the winner.

They wanted to preserve slavery since it was the foundation of their economy. For most plantation owner it would mean their way of life would be taken away from them.