Southerners were outraged about the outcome of the election of 1860 because Lincoln had won without getting a single vote from southern states. This significant outcome highlighted their concerns about the political power and representation of the South in national politics, particularly in relation to the contentious issue of slavery.
Why were southerners outraged about the outcome of the election of 1860? (1 point)
Southerners believed they should have a voice in national politics.
The election was so close, southerners demanded a runoff vote.
Lincoln had won without getting a single vote from southern states.
Southern states had opposed slavery in the new territories.
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