What ultimately led to the Republican success in the election of 1860?
A) Republicans compromised on the issue of slavery.
B) Republicans were able to win decisively in the North.
C) Republicans won significant southern support.
D) Abraham Lincoln offered the potential for sectional harmony.
E) The Democrats dropped out of the race.
Answer: B
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What will be an ideal response?
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A relatively large free black population lived in Louisiana after the end of the Seven Years’ War. Which of the following might provide a reason for that development?
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