How Did Southerners React to Lincoln's Victory in the Presidential

Multiple Choice

How did Southerners react to Lincoln's victory in the presidential election of 1860?

A) They celebrated the end of sectionalist tensions that plagued the nation.
B) They were optimistic that Lincoln would preserve their interests.
C) They redoubled their efforts to win the next congressional election.
D) They resigned themselves to being permanent minorities in America.
E) They launched a movement to secede from the Union.