? In the election of 1860, Abraham Lincoln
A. carried the Border States.
B. won a majority in the Electoral College.
C. won less than a majority of the popular vote.
D. won the majority of votes from the territories.
E. lost the northern popular vote to Douglas.
Answer: C. won less than a majority of the popular vote.
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