Question

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Why did Southern states begin to secede after the election of 1860?

A. They believed Abraham Lincoln would try to abolish slavery in the South
B. They believed Abraham Lincoln would try to stop slavery from spreading.
C. They believed Abraham Lincoln would force Southern states to build factories.
D. They believed the results of the 1860 election had been counted incorrectly.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. They believed Abraham Lincoln would try to stop slavery from spreading.

Explanation:

Southern states that seceded immediately after Lincoln's election in 1860 did so because they had already been planning it in the event of a Republican victory. Their motivation involved what they perceived as a threat to the institution of slavery, which their economy was dependent upon.

Answer 2

Answer:

B.

Explanation: