Much political, social and economic conflict erupted as a result of the 1860 Presidential election. Which statement best summarizes the impact of the
election of Abraham Lincoln on the development of the United States?
Following Lincoln's election Nortxern and Southern representatives worked
together in Congress and created compromises to prevent a Civil War
Following the 1860 election Lincoln encouraged Northern and Southern states
to settle their disagreements through armed action
The western states of California and Oregon became free states following
Lincoln's election which upset the balance of power in Congress,
Following Lincoln's election Southern states feared he would prevent the
expansion of slavery, so they began to secede from the Union