What effect did the denmark vesey plot have on sectionalism in the united states? a) laws were enacted in the aftermath of the plot to make it harder to free slaves, increasing sectionalism. b) once the plot was discovered, tension concerning slave revolts eased, decreasing sectionalism. c) laws were put in place to make slavery less oppressive and reduced the risk of rebellion, decreasing sectionalism. d) the plot inspired whites in the area to slaves escape to freedom, increasing sectionalism within the south.

the answer is a. laws were enacted in the aftermath of the plot to make it harder to free slaves,increasing sectionalism

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.

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