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What did the Southern states threaten they would do if Lincoln won the 1860 Presidential election?

Free the slaves

Secede from the Union

Leave the Democratic Party

Attack Washington

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I Think its B?????????
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The correct answer is B, "Secede from the Union." Many of the Southern States stayed true to their promise and seceded after Lincoln won the election.

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