Why did many Southerners oppose Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 presidential election? Select all that apply.

A.
They thought his victory would threaten the Southern economy.
B.
Lincoln supported going to war with Mexico after Texas was annexed.
C.
Lincoln wanted to halt the spread of slavery in the country.
D.
They thought electing him would harm US trade with South America.
E.
Lincoln planned to lower tariffs on many European goods.

A. They thought his victory would threaten the Southern economy.

C. Lincoln wanted to halt the spread of slavery in the country.