What was the most pressing issue in the United States leading up to the election of 1860?
The Election of 1860 Explained

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Economic recession
Expansion of slavery
Foreign policy disputes
Women's suffrage
2.
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Which new political party emerged during the election of 1860?
Libertarian Party
Republican Party
Whig Party
Federalist Party
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who was the Republican candidate in the 1860 presidential election?
Abraham Lincoln
John Breckenridge
John Bell
Stephen Douglas
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was Abraham Lincoln's stance on slavery during his campaign?
Complete support for slavery in the South
Preventing the spread of slavery to new territories
Support for popular sovereignty
Immediate abolition in all states
5.
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Which two factions did the Democratic Party split into during the 1860 election?
Northern and Southern Democrats
Eastern and Western Democrats
Pro-slavery and Anti-slavery Democrats
Radical and Moderate Democrats
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who was nominated by the Southern Democrats in the 1860 election?
Stephen Douglas
John Breckenridge
Abraham Lincoln
John Bell
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which candidate won the 1860 presidential election?
Stephen Douglas
John Breckenridge
Abraham Lincoln
John Bell
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