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

When Abraham Lincoln became President, he sought to b. prevent southern states from seceding.

When Abraham Lincoln won the Presidential election, it was a time of great conflict between those who supported slavery and those who were against it and Lincoln represented those who were against it.

The Southern States were very worried that Lincoln would find a way to outlaw slavery because:

The Southern States therefore seceded but Lincoln tried to keep the Union together and said that secession was illegal. The stance taken by both Lincoln and the Southern states eventually led to war.

In conclusion, Lincoln tried to preserve the Union by preventing Southern states from seceding.

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