Question

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

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 that they would be left to pursue their own ways of life.

The South believed that secession was unavoidable.

Answer 1

Correct choices: 1 and 4.

- The South believed the federal government (under Lincoln/Republicans) was set against Southern interests, especially slavery.
- Many Southerners concluded secession was inevitable or necessary and several states promptly seceded.

They did not generally expect renewed compromises to solve the crisis, nor did they think they would simply be left alone to continue unchanged.