What was Lincoln's reaction to the secession of the Confederate States of America?

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Lincoln warned the Confederate States that he would not permit them to leave in his inaugural address on March 4, 1861.

Answer: D 
 While Lincoln did warn the Confederate States that he would not permit them to leave (A), he did not immediately decide to free the slaves in the remaining states. However, he did issue the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, which declared that all slaves in states in rebellion against the Union would be forever free (B). At first, Lincoln was startled by the suddenness of secession and did not take immediate action (C). Therefore, all three choices are correct.

What Was Lincoln's Reaction to the Secession of the Confederate