Asked by johanna philyaw on May 10, 2024
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What percent of the popular vote did Lincoln capture in the 1860 election?
A) 20%
B) 40%
C) 50%
D) 60%
Popular Vote
The total number of votes cast by citizens in an election, as opposed to votes cast by a legislative body or electoral college.
1860 Election
The Presidential election in which Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th President of the United States, leading to the secession of Southern states and the eventual outbreak of the Civil War.
- Identify the causes and effects of the secession crisis and the first state to secede following Lincoln's election.
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Courtney RichardsMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Lincoln won the 1860 election with approximately 40% of the popular vote, reflecting the divided nature of the country at the time.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the causes and effects of the secession crisis and the first state to secede following Lincoln's election.
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