<h3>Answ<em>er:</em></h3><h3><em> D. -upholding the principles of democracy</em></h3><h3><em>Explanation:</em></h3><h3><em>Abraham Lincoln's main priority was to uphold the principles of democracy. He believed that by preventing states from seceding that he will be able to preserve the Union.</em></h3>
In his first inaugural address, President Abraham Lincoln stated his main goal for the nation was to "Preserve the Union" This remained Lincoln's main goal throughout the war. <span> </span>
I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the second option. The best definition for mercantilism would be that it is an economic policy in which countries collect gold or silver and control trade. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.
The reason it took so long for Florida to become a state was because it took forever for the union and the Confederates finish fighting over the territory <span />
