Question

what was the primary cause of southern secession?
a. slavery and states rights
b. control of western territories
which southern state was the first to secede after lincolns election?
a. south carolina
b. georgia
what year did abraham lincoln become president of the united states?
a. 1865
b. 1861

Explanation:

First Question: What was the primary cause of Southern secession?

The Southern states' secession was mainly driven by issues of slavery (economic and social system they relied on) and states' rights (their desire for more autonomy from the federal government). Control of Western territories was a related but secondary factor. So option a is correct.

After Lincoln's election, South Carolina was the first Southern state to secede. Georgia seceded later. So option a is correct.

Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1860 and took office in 1861. 1865 was the year of his assassination. So option b is correct.

Answer:

a. Slavery and states' rights

Second Question: Which Southern state was the first to secede after Lincoln's election?