Asked by Vanessa Torres on Jun 18, 2024

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Abraham Lincoln's discussion of slavery as a "dying institution" was the catalyst for the first seven states seceding from the Union.

Seceding

The act of formally withdrawing from an organization, union, or especially a federation of states, such as the Southern states seceding from the Union leading to the Civil War.

  • Examine the swift and differing local reactions to major political occurrences, including the election of Abraham Lincoln.
  • Examine the progression of Lincoln's perspectives on race and slavery, along with the viewpoints of various political groups on these matters.
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Sarvesh SumanJun 24, 2024
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Explanation :
Abraham Lincoln's election as President, not specifically his discussion of slavery as a "dying institution," was the catalyst for the first seven Southern states seceding from the Union, due to his anti-slavery stance and the fear it instilled in slave-holding states.