Which statement explains the outlook many floridians had on slavery before and after lincoln’s election as president? many floridians wanted to start a war to protect slavery prior to lincoln’s election, but supported secession afterwards. many floridians wanted to secede to protect slavery before lincoln’s election, but supported a compromise afterwards. many floridians wanted to secede to protect slavery prior to lincoln’s election, but supported going to war afterwards. many floridians wanted to compromise to protect slavery before lincoln’s election, but supported secession afterwards.