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AP US History
Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.7
Why did South Carolina become the first state to secede following the election of 1860?
They were protesting for more representation in Congress.
They believed that President-elect Lincoln's opposition to slavery threatened their way of life.
South Carolina disagreed with Lincoln's economic policies.
South Carolina disputed over territorial boundaries with northern states.
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AP US History - 5.7 Election of 1860 and Secession
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