How did the South react to the election of Abraham Lincoln? Select all that apply.

Question

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 South reacted to the election of Abraham Lincoln in the following ways:

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

Lincoln's election in 1860 led to significant fears in the South about the future of slavery and state rights, culminating in the belief that secession was necessary to preserve their way of life. While some in the South may have hoped for renewed compromises, the prevailing sentiment was one of deep concern and the belief that conflict was imminent.