Its C Because he only wanted the oil and not he dint have debt i think
Explanation:
Maintain a favorable balance of trade for Great Britain with its colonies
The election was held on Tuesday, November 6, 1860. ... The election of Lincoln served as the primary catalyst of the American Civil War. The United States had become increasingly divided during the 1850s over sectional disagreements, especially regarding the extension of slavery into the territories.
He believed he had public support to continue his social programs.