Question

Why was Lincoln's election significant?

A.it led to the creation of new states
B.it led to the south seceding from the Union
C.it led to the preservation of slavery
D.it led to the Mexican American War

Answer 1

So A??

Step-by-step explanation:

Lincoln's election thus served as the main catalyst of the American Civil War. The United States had become increasingly sectionally divided during the 1850s, primarily over extending slavery into the Western territories.