From President Abraham Lincoln's perspective, the decision to wage a civil war against the southern states is best summarized in what fashion?

A. Southern states had abused the "reserved powers" amendment.
B. The union was older than the states.
C. The states were older than the union.
D. States that allowed slavery were no longer sovereign.
E. None of these answers is correct.


Answer: B

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