Exercise
Form 13: The Election of Abraham Lincoln (1860)
Examine the presidential election of 1860 and the victory of Abraham Lincoln. Learn how this political turning point impacted the nation.
Questions
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In which year was Abraham Lincoln elected President of the United States?
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Which political party nominated Abraham Lincoln for president in 1860?
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Which two candidates split the Democratic Party vote in the 1860 election?
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Which candidate ran for the Constitutional Union Party in 1860?
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How many Southern slave states did Abraham Lincoln win in the 1860 electoral vote?
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What percentage of the popular vote did Abraham Lincoln receive nationwide in 1860?
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Lincoln won the presidency through the Electoral ____ without winning any Southern ____
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Why were Southern political leaders deeply alarmed by Lincoln's victory?
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What was the official Republican platform stance on slavery in 1860?
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Which state warned it would secede if Abraham Lincoln was elected President?
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How was Lincoln able to win the election despite lacking Southern support?
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Who was elected Vice President alongside Abraham Lincoln in 1860?