Why were many southerns unhappy when Abraham Lincoln was elected President?

Answer 1

the southerners did not have much of a reason to get mad. they believed that Abraham Lincoln would outlaw slavery, even though he had already promised to not interfere with slavery where it already exist. all that Abe Lincoln wanted is to stop slavery from spreading. the south just wanted to keep their form of living, and that's what they got; this is a classic example of people getting what they want, but they are too stupid to realize it and get mad for no reason at all. after this some of the southern states, starting with South Carolina, succeeded (left) the Union. this ended up in maybe the most pointless war in the history of wars

Answer 2

There were many Southerners unhappy about his election. Abraham Lincoln was against slavery. The Southerners had slavery as a part of their everyday life. Especially, rich plantation owners. People bid and sold African Americans like furniture. However, not all people agreed with slavery. Many people thought it was cruel and useless. So, many people hated his election but few were glad in the South.

Answer 3

the southerners did not have much of a reason to get mad. they believed that Abraham Lincoln would outlaw slavery, even though he had already promised to not interfere with slavery where it already exist. all that Abe Lincoln wanted is to stop slavery from spreading. the south just wanted to keep their form of living, and that's what they got; this is a classic example of people getting what they want, but they are too stupid to realize it and get mad for no reason at all. after this some of the southern states, starting with South Carolina, succeeded (left) the Union. this ended up in maybe the most pointless war in the history of wars