Question

4.  How did the South react to the election of Abraham Lincoln? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

The South, however, did not like a Republican being elected President, even though Lincoln vowed only to ban slavery in NEW states, not those it was already legal in. The South was so miffed it seceded.

Answer 2

He lost every election until the Presidency.

He was the first Republican Presidential nominee ever elected.

He led the U.S. through the Civil War, embracing anti-slavery and resulting in a stronger federal government.

He lost his second election to Ulysses S. Grant.

He rooted out rampant inflation.