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3. Which event led directly to the secession of
several Southern states from the Union?
(1) Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision
(2) election of Abraham Lincoln as president
(3) publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin
4) raid by John Brown at Harpers Ferry



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The election of Abraham Lincoln as president in 1860 directly led to the secession of several Southern states from the Union.


Explanation:

The event that directly led to the secession of several Southern states from the Union was the election of Abraham Lincoln as president in 1860. Abraham Lincoln's victory, representing the Republican Party which had strong anti-slavery positions, prompted the Lower South states to secede from the Union due to fears over the future of slavery.


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