Question

what was the confederate states of america primarily fighting to protect?
a. slavery and states rights
b. trade with europe
what did the southern states claim as justification for secession?
a. states rights to govern themselves
b. lincolns opposition to the war
why did southern states fear abraham lincolns election in 1860?
a. he opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories.
b. he wanted to increase states rights.

Explanation:

First Question:

The Confederate States were formed by Southern states. Their economy relied on slavery (for plantations), and they emphasized states' rights (to govern locally, including on slavery). Trade with Europe was a secondary aspect, not the primary fight. So option a is correct.

Southern states seceded, claiming states' rights to self - govern (including on issues like slavery). Lincoln was against secession, not the war (the war started after secession), so option a is correct.

Lincoln opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories. He didn't want to increase states' rights (he was more for federal authority in some aspects, especially on slavery expansion). So option a is correct.

Answer:

a. Slavery and states' rights

Second Question: