How did the South react to Abraham Lincoln's election as President in 1860? A. To save the Union, Southern leaders agreed to support the new President.

B. Southern leaders called for a new presidential election to be held in the spring.

C. Seven Southern states seceded and formed the Confederate States of America.

D. North Carolina and Virginia seceded, followed by South Carolina.

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Taniya Dillon

12 September, 14:38

How did the South react to Abraham Lincoln's election as President in 1860? A. To save the Union, Southern leaders agreed to support the new President.

B. Southern leaders called for a new presidential election to be held in the spring.

C. Seven Southern states seceded and formed the Confederate States of America.

D. North Carolina and Virginia seceded, followed by South Carolina.

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Katrina · Answer 1

C

Explanation:

The Seven Southern states seceded and formed the Confederate States of America because they were convinced that Lincoln was going to end slavery. They concluded this because during the Lincoln-Douglas debate for the US Senate in 1858, Lincoln declared he thought slavery was wrong. So they didnt take to his idea and left.