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
Final Answer :
False
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.
Learning Objectives
- 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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