What political divisions were revealed by the presidential election of 1860?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
Unable to unite behind a single candidate, the Democrats chose two candidates. Stephen A. Douglas represented northern Democrats. John C. Breckinridge represented southern Democrats.
John Bell was nominated by the Constitutional Union party to champion the strategy of compromise on slavery.
The Republicans nominated Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln was elected with only 40 percent of the popular vote and without winning a single southern state.
The election showed that the party system had collapsed and that regional divisions defined the country.
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Sherrilyn and Pat plan to use the Lamaze technique during birthing. During practice, Sherrilyn will be taught how to relax so that while giving birth she
A. can reduce contractions. B. will not use drugs for pain. C. will not use drugs for pain and can reduce contractions. D. can conserve energy.
Hitler's vision for a new Germany included more living space, known as ________, which would be taken from the Slavs
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is NOT one of the Union strategies entering the civil war?
a. Blockade the Southern coast b. Control the Mississippi River c. Capture Richmond, VA d. Capture Washington, D.C.