Which statement explains the outlook many Floridians had on slavery before and after Lincoln’s election as president?

Many Floridians wanted to start a war to protect slavery prior to Lincoln’s election, but supported secession afterwards.
Many Floridians wanted to secede to protect slavery before Lincoln’s election, but supported a compromise afterwards.
Many Floridians wanted to secede to protect slavery prior to Lincoln’s election, but supported going to war afterwards.
Many Floridians wanted to compromise to protect slavery before Lincoln’s election, but supported secession afterwards.

The outlook of Floridians was Many Floridians wanted to compromise to protect slavery before Lincoln’s election, but supported secession afterwards.

What did Floridians think about slavery?

Florida had grown quite rich off of slave labor and so weren't too keen to let go of it. They however, wanted to remain in the Union and sought a compromise.

When Lincoln was elected however, they supported secession because they wanted to protect their slavery institutions.

In conclusion, option D is correct.

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