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Because Lincoln had refused to allow any extension of slavery into the new Western states. So the South was doomed to be outvoted in Congress every time.

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the election of Abraham Lincoln.


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What event led to the secession Southern states from the union?

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What effect did the election of Abraham Lincoln have on the south?

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What was the election that the southern states used to secede?

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How did Lincoln election lead to secession?

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