Question

1. choose the best answer. what was abraham lincolns view of slavery and the union heading into the presidential election of 1860? he wanted to preserve slavery and the union. he would sacrifice the union to save slavery. he wanted to preserve the union regardless of whether or not slavery was abolished. he wanted to destroy slavery and preserve the union. 10) choose the best answer. how did southerners feel about the election of abraham lincoln as president? it was the event that motivated the southern states to secede from the union. they were elated to have a strong leader in office during the time of crisis. they called on the electoral college to invalidate the election results. lincoln only carried one southern state, louisiana, in the election.

Explanation:

Lincoln was morally opposed to slavery and wanted to preserve the Union. His election was seen as a threat to the slave - holding South, which led to secession.

Answer:

1. He wanted to destroy slavery and preserve the Union.
2. It was the event that motivated the Southern states to secede from the Union.