How is Abraham Lincoln connected to the secession of the southern states?
A) He was president and tried to stop the southern states from leaving the U.S.
B) He was Secretary of Defense and encouraged Europe to intervene to help the U.S.
C) He was campaigning for office and told the South to "go."
D) He was a Senator and worked with southern states to help them leave the nation.
Answer: A
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