The correct answer is false. I just took the test and got this right.
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Answer:
Lincoln's election was seen as the last straw to the Southerners about their place in the union. This led to the process of secession a short time later, also leading to the eventual Civil War.
The answer to your question is,
D. have committed themselves to values and goals without exploring alternatives
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