Question

How did the South react to the election of Abraham Lincoln? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses The South believed that the federal government was set against the South. The South believed that the federal government was set against the South. The South believed they could renew a series of compromises. The South believed they could renew a series of compromises. The South believed that they would be left to pursue their own ways of life. The South believed that they would be left to pursue their own ways of life. The South believed that secession was unavoidable.

Answer 1

The reactions of the South to the election of Abraham Lincoln included:

1. The South believed that the federal government was set against the South.
2. The South believed that secession was unavoidable.

These responses reflect the South's general sentiment of hostility and fear regarding Lincoln's presidency, particularly concerning issues of slavery and states' rights. The belief that they could renew a series of compromises or pursue their own ways of life was less prevalent after Lincoln's election, as many in the South saw secession as their only option in the face of what they perceived as a hostile federal government.