In 1860, Abraham Lincoln won election as president with _________________.
A. a majority of both popular and electoral votes
B. a majority of popular votes and less than a majority of electoral votes
C. less than a majority of both popular and electoral votes
D. less than a majority of popular votes and a majority of electoral votes
Answer: D
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A. subways. B. suspension bridges. C. electric trolleys and cable cars. D. elevated railroads. E. All these answers are correct.
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A) Roger Williams. B) Thomas Hooker. C) William Bradford. D) John Winthrop.