Question

The sentiments such as those depicted in the cartoon above most directly contributed to which of the following?

A. Breakdown in trust between sectional leaders
B. The willingness of abolitionists to use violence to achieve their goals
C. Repeated attempts at political compromise
D. The secession of Southern states

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is : A

Explanation:

What happened here was that it reinforced and intensified Northerners’ views of Southerners as violent. This situation of violence led to disrupted communication between the leaders of the North and those of the South. The trust was lost among them.