Question

Division and the Outbreak of War
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.
The South believed that secession was unavoidable.

Answer 1

The correct responses to how the South reacted to the election of Abraham Lincoln include:

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

These reflect the prevailing sentiments in the South, as many viewed Lincoln's election as a threat to their way of life and felt that secession was the only viable option left to them. The other two options regarding renewing compromises and pursuing their own ways of life do not accurately represent the majority opinion following Lincoln's election.