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

Question

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Responses

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

The appropriate responses regarding how the South reacted to the election of Abraham Lincoln are:

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

These responses reflect the sentiment in the South following Lincoln's election, where many felt threatened by his anti-slavery platform and believed secession was the only option to protect their interests.