This cartoon might have been used to support the point of view of__. A. expansionists who wanted to acquire territories for economic and political reasons
B. legislators who wanted to pass laws restricting immigration
C. northern industrialists who wanted to benefit from high protective tariffs
D. southern plantation owners seeking new sources of cheap labor

A. expansionists who wanted to acquire territories for economic, political and social reasons is the correct answer.

Explanation:

d. people are naturally good, and their expressed will is what is best for society

explanation:

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.