How did southern states react to the election of abraham lincoln in 1860? a. they seceded and elected breckinridge as president. b. they called for a nationwide recount of votes. c. they were unhappy, but accepted the new president as their leader. d. they felt they had no voice in national government.

How did the spanish-american war affect american expansionism? a.) america took control of hawaii, cuba, and the pacific islands of guam. b.) america took possession of cuba and the philippines. c.) america gained control of puerto rico and hawaii. d.) america gained control of cuba, puerto rico, the pacific island of guam and the philippines.