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Lincoln didn't want to make slavery illegal where it already existed because he knew it would lead to heightened tensions. He did, however, want to declare slavery illegal in the western US territories to stop the growth of slavery. Lincoln thought slavery could eventually be abolished, but not until the early 1900s, as he wanted a slow and peaceful transition. The South seceded because they were afraid of what Lincoln would do as president, and even seceded before he took office.
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When did south carolina become the first state to secede from the union?
December 1860, as soon as it heard the result of Lincoln's election as President. Incidentally, it did not just attempt to secede. It did secede, followed by ten more Southern states.
Election of this President pushed the South to secede?
Abraham Lincoln
What state first seceded from the Union?
Based on the election of Abraham Lincoln to the US presidency, South Carolina left the Union on December 20, 1860.
Who was the president of the US when the south secede?
When South Carolina seceded, Buchanan was still in the chair, and Lincoln was President-elect.
What was the first state to vote to secede from the us?
In 1860 South Carolina seceded from the union
Why did South Carolina wanted to secede after the election of 1860?
Joto
When did South Carolina secede?
DecemberDecember 20, 1860 (following the election of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency).
Which of the following was an immediate response to Lincoln's election in 1860?
South Carolina voted to secede from the Union.
Why did the Election of 1860 push the South to secede?
Because Lincln had just won the election, and he would not allow any new slave-states.
Why did Carolina want to secede after the election of 1860?
Joto
Which Southern state was the first to secede in 1860?
South Carolina was the first to secede in 1860
Did South Carolina secede when Lincoln was president?
No. South Carolina seceded on December 20th, 1860, before Lincoln was officially sworn in as President. However, the state did secede as a reaction to Lincoln's election.
What was the aims of the south?
1860 ? secede from union
What did South Carolina do after Lincoln was elected in 1860?
As a consequence of Lincoln’s election, a special convention of the South Carolina legislature votes to secede from the Union.
When did south carolina become the first state to secede from the union?
December 1860, as soon as it heard the result of Lincoln's election as President. Incidentally, it did not just attempt to secede. It did secede, followed by ten more Southern states.
What was the primary aim of the south?
1860 ? secede from union
WHY DID 11 SOUTHERN STATES SECEDE FROM THE UNITE STATES IN 1860?
Because Lincoln had won the election of 1860 on a ticket of no new slave-states. This meant that the South would always be outvoted in Congress.
