Why was lincoln so lenient with the southern state? a)he believed no true division had occurred. b)he wanted the country to handle the problem themselves. c)he never held a grudge against people. d)he planned on issuing punishments at a later date.

the answer is the letter b governor of new mexico territory

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.