How did the 1860 election contribute to the breakup of the Union?

A.by electing a president many believed would not protect Southern rights
B.by electing a pro-slavery president whom the North would not tolerate
C.by allowing freed slaves to vote
D.by electing a president whose stated intention was to outlaw slavery immediately
I think it is A....?

Right.

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You are correct, option A is the correct answer. The 1860 election contributed to the breakup of the Union by electing a president, Abraham Lincoln, whom many in the South believed would not protect their rights. Here's an explanation on how to arrive at this answer:

The 1860 election was a pivotal moment in U.S. history as it represented a deep division between the North and the South regarding the issue of slavery. Abraham Lincoln, a Republican candidate, won the election and became the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln's election was significant because he was perceived as an anti-slavery president by many in the South.

The Southern states heavily relied on the institution of slavery, both economically and socially, and they feared that Lincoln's presidency would pose a threat to their way of life. Many in the South believed that Lincoln's election would lead to the eventual abolition of slavery, which they perceived as an attack on their rights and property.

In response to Lincoln's victory, several Southern states, starting with South Carolina, decided to secede from the Union. This eventually led to the formation of the Confederate States of America and ignited the American Civil War.

So, in conclusion, option A is correct because the election of a president, Abraham Lincoln, whom many in the South believed would not protect their rights, played a significant role in the breakup of the Union.