Which of the following statements best describes Southern states’ reactions to the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860? (1 point)ResponsesThey demanded a recount of votesThey demanded a recount of votesThey began to secede from the UnionThey began to secede from the UnionThey immediately attacked Fort SumterThey immediately attacked Fort SumterThey voted to protest Lincoln’s electionThey voted to protest Lincoln’s electionSkip to navigationItem1, Fully Attempted.Item2, Fully Attempted.Item3, Fully Attempted.Item4, Fully Attempted.Item5, Fully Attempted.Item6, Fully Attempted.Item7, Unattempted.Item8, Unattempted.Item9, Unattempted.Item10, Unattempted.Item11, Unattempted.Item12, Unattempted.Item13, Unattempted.Item14, Unattempted.Item15, Unattempted.Item16, Unattempted.Item17, Unattempted.Item18, Unattempted.
The correct answer is:
They began to secede from the Union