Question

Which event led directly to the secession of Southern states?

a U.S. Army attack on Fort Sumter

the election of Abraham Lincoln as president

the implementation of the Emancipation Proclamation

an effort by Republicans to repeal the Fugitive Slave Act

Answer 1

B.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Why is because the Southern States knew with him elected he would abolish slavery so... South Carolina seceded from America which lead to more southern states to seceded.

Answer 4

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