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Dred Scott and the Slavery Debate

Question 8 • CCPS Georgia Studies 8 (45.00900) YL IC

Which accurately describes Abraham Lincoln in 1860? Check all that apply.He was the Republican candidate for president.He won the presidential election.He came a close second in Georgia.He did not win any Southern states.His election upset white Southerners.His election led to the secession of Southern states.

Answer
A
He was the Republican candidate for president.
B
He won the presidential election.
C
He came a close second in Georgia.
D
He did not win any Southern states.
E
His election upset white Southerners.
F
His election led to the secession of Southern states.

Explanation

Lincoln was the Republican candidate in 1860 and won the presidential election. He received no electoral votes from the Southern states, including Georgia, where he was not a close second. His victory alarmed many white Southerners, who feared his opposition to the expansion of slavery; the election helped prompt Southern states to secede.

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