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The main reason Southerners opposed the election of Abraham Lincoln was:

The main reason Southerners opposed the election of Abraham Lincoln was:
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The main reason Southerners opposed the election of Abraham Lincoln was:

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Answer: The main reason Southerners opposed the election of Abraham Lincoln was his push toward immediate abolition of slavery.

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They believed he was an abolitionist. They thought he would take away their slaves/abolish them. Hope this helps!

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