According to the Authors,the Election of 1860 "Was Virtually Two

question 29

Essay

According to the authors,the election of 1860 "was virtually two elections," involving three parties and four candidates who each claimed a significant number of popular votes.Explain this unusual turn of events.

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Definitions:

Demographic Transition

The transition from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops from a pre-industrial to an industrialized economic system.

Financial Capital

The monetary resources owned or available to individuals, companies, or countries for investment in wealth-generating assets.

Developing Countries

Nations with lower levels of industrialization, economic activity, and human development index compared to developed countries, often working towards growth and advancement.