The Democratic convention of 1860 in Charleston, South Carolina, was unusual in
a. choosing a presidential candidate with virtually no debate.
b. successfully avoiding slavery and any sectional strife.
c. not producing a presidential nominee.
d. the refusal of northerners to attend.
e. adopting a sectional pro-slavery platform.
c
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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