What were Abraham Lincoln's intentions toward the secessionist states when he first became President?

a.) to declare war against the South

b.) to prevent southern states from seceding

c.) to abolish slavery where it already existed

d.) to make peace by giving in to the demands of the South

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Ricardo Hansen

7 May, 07:33

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Elias Hendricks · Answer 1

I believe that his main intentions were to prevent southern states from seceding.

What were Abraham Lincoln's intentions toward the secessionist states when he first became President?a.) to declare war against the Southb.) to prevent southern states from secedingc.) to abolish slavery where it already existedd.) to make peace by giving in to the demands of the South