Why did the Southern states oppose the election of Abraham Lincoln?
A. Abraham Lincoln was not from the South.
B. Abraham Lincoln was a Republican candidate.
C. Abraham Lincoln wanted the North and South to be divided.
D. Abraham Lincoln opposed slavery.

Respuesta :

Answer:

D. Abraham Lincoln opposed slavery.

Explanation:

A former Whig, Lincoln ran on a political platform opposed to the expansion of slavery in the territories. His election served as the immediate impetus for the outbreak of the Civil War. After being sworn in as president, Lincoln refused to accept any resolution that would result in Southern secession from the Union

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Abraham Lincoln was the first United States to oppose slavery the civil war was a conflict in which it was fought by the northern and southern states in which the northern states won causing the abolishment of slavery Abraham Lincoln had sided with the northern states.