Asked by Jeffrey Matikainen on Jun 18, 2024
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In the 1860 election, who was the presidential candidate to have significant support in all parts of the country?
A) Abraham Lincoln
B) John Breckinridge
C) John Bell
D) Stephen Douglas
E) Will Seward
1860 Election
The presidential election in which Republican Abraham Lincoln defeated three other candidates, leading to the secession of Southern states.
Presidential Candidate
A person who is nominated or runs for election to the office of the President.
- Comprehend the political terrain and voting trends that preceded the Civil War, encompassing the disintegration of political factions.
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Manjot HunjanJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Stephen Douglas was the only candidate in the 1860 election who had significant support across different regions of the country, although he was more popular in the North. The other candidates had their support bases largely confined to specific regions: Lincoln in the North, Breckinridge in the South, and Bell in the border states.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the political terrain and voting trends that preceded the Civil War, encompassing the disintegration of political factions.