Question

which statement correctly completes the diagram? a lincoln passes the compromise of 1850 to reduce tensions. b georgia passes the georgia platform and nullifies the election. c seven states, including georgia, secede before lincoln takes office. d lincoln sends troops to attack south carolina as soon as he cause abraham lincoln is elected president. effect ???

Explanation:

• Option A: The Compromise of 1850 was passed before Lincoln's election, and Lincoln didn't pass it, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Georgia's Platform was related to the Compromise of 1850, and states didn't nullify the election; secession was the response, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: After Lincoln's election (a Republican seen as anti - slavery by the South), seven states including Georgia seceded before he took office, which is a correct effect of his election.
• Option D: Lincoln didn't immediately send troops to attack South Carolina; the Civil War began with the attack on Fort Sumter later, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. Seven states, including Georgia, secede before Lincoln takes office.