In the presidential election of 1856, the Republicans
a. although not victorious, revealed impressive popular appeal in the Northeast and parts of the West for the first presidential election.
b. lost behind their most popular leader, Senator William Seward.
c. made their debut as the most successful third party in American history.
d. proved unable to present a clear platform on slavery expansion.
e. finished third behind the Democrats and the Know-Nothings.
a
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