The states of the Confederate States of America seceded after Lincoln's election because:

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Many southern secessionists believed that Lincoln was against slavery and would move against it despite his assurances otherwise. They feared that their economic and social system, which relied heavily on slavery, would be threatened. Some secessionists also feared that Lincoln's Republican Party would promote racial equality, which they opposed. The election of Lincoln was seen as a signal that the South's interests would not be protected within the Union and secession was the only option.

The States of the Confederate States of America Seceded After