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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.7
How did the 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln contribute to the Southern secession movement?
Lincoln's victory directly led to a violent uprising in the South.
The election made secession seem like the only viable option for maintaining slavery.
Secession was not widely supported until after Lincoln's assassination.
Most Southerners voted for Lincoln, causing political chaos.
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AP US History - 5.7 Election of 1860 and Secession
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