Question

complete the sentence.
soon after lincolns election, several southern states decided to ______, or withdraw from the country.

• veto
• secede
• filibuster
• ratify

Explanation:

The sentence requires a synonym for "withdraw from the country" in the context of U.S. Southern states after Lincoln's 1860 election. "Secede" means to formally withdraw from a political union, which matches the definition provided. The other terms do not fit: veto means to reject a proposal, filibuster is a legislative delaying tactic, and ratify means to approve a measure.

Answer:

secede