10. 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'll be glad to check your answer.
i think its A or D
Check further and see if you can decide between A and D.
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