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Identifying Cause and Effect Relationships
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Which of the following is the cause of the American Civil War?
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The election of Abraham Lincoln as President
💡 Explanation:
The election of Abraham Lincoln as President in 1860 was the immediate cause of the American Civil War. Lincoln's election was seen as a threat to the institution of slavery in the Southern states, which led to the secession of eleven Southern states and the formation of the Confederate States of America.