Abraham Lincoln Was Nominated for the Presidency by the Republican

question 35

Multiple Choice

Abraham Lincoln was nominated for the presidency by the Republican Party in 1860 because

• A)he had a reputation as a radical opponent of slavery.
• B)his wealthy family funded an expensive grassroots campaign for the nomination.
• C)he had the support of southern Republicans.
• D)his strong stand on immigration restrictions would attract nativist voters to the Republican Party.
• E)he was a moderate whose career exemplified the opportunities possible in a free-labor system.

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