In what way did Abraham Lincoln's election further divide the country prior to the Civil War?

The South thought he was trying to end slavery- he was against it but he didn't claim he would end it until the Emancipation Proclamation. but anyways. They were upset and some 11 Southern states seceded.

Answered by horell965 | 2024-06-10

Lincoln's election in 1860 further divided the country by intensifying existing tensions over slavery, resulting in the fracturing of the Democratic Party and leading to the secession of Southern states. His victory was perceived as a direct threat by many southerners, prompting seven states to secede and form the Confederate States of America. This division ultimately catalyzed the Civil War, highlighting the deep-seated conflicts between the North and South.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-09-30