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

Question

A. The South believed that the federal government was set against the South.
B. The South believed they could renew a series of compromises.
C. The South believed that they would be left to pursue their own ways of life.
D. The South believed that secession was unavoidable.

Answer 1

The correct options regarding the South's reaction to the election of Abraham Lincoln are:

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

The South viewed Lincoln's election as a threat to their way of life, particularly concerning the institution of slavery, leading to widespread beliefs that secession from the Union was the only option.