Which event is considered a catalyst for southern secession?

Question

A.
the presidential election of 1860
B.
the Fugitive Slave Act
C.
the Battle of Fort Sumter
D.
the Compromise of 1850

Answer 1

A. the presidential election of 1860

The presidential election of 1860, in which Abraham Lincoln was elected, is commonly considered a catalyst for southern secession. His platform opposed the expansion of slavery into the territories, which alarmed many in the South and led to the belief that their way of life and economic interests were threatened. This ultimately resulted in the secession of several Southern states from the Union.