In the election of 1860,
A. Abraham Lincoln was elected with less than half of the popular vote.
B. Abraham Lincoln's relative obscurity proved to be a drawback.
C. Stephen Douglas narrowly lost in the electoral vote.
D. the Republican political platform called for an end to slavery.
E. disenchanted northern Democrats nominated John Bell for president.
Answer: A
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