Question

The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 caused several Southern states to _____ the Union.

a
Sell Enslaved Persons To
b
Secede From
c
Sue
d
Declare War On

Answer 1

B. Secede From

Step-by-step explanation:

After President Abraham Lincoln was sworn in as president, several Southern States had to secede from the Union.

The reason for their secession was their fear that he would abolish slavery that was so profitable to them. They did not want this, because they needed the slaves and they also wanted their voice to be heard in the government.