Which of the following statements best describes Southern states’ reactions to the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860?

Question

A. They demanded a recount of votes
B. They began to secede from the Union
C. They immediately attacked Fort Sumter
D. They voted to protest Lincoln’s election

Answer 1

B. They began to secede from the Union

The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 led to a significant reaction from Southern states, with many concluding that his presidency threatened their interests, particularly regarding slavery. This resulted in several Southern states beginning the process of secession from the Union.