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Lincoln

Question 2 • LCS-Teacher Remediation-M/J United States History_Q3

Which two political parties did Abraham Lincoln belong to?

Answer
A
the Know-Nothings and Democrats
B
the Know-Nothings and Republicans
C
the Whigs and Democrats
D
the Whigs and Republicans

Explanation

Abraham Lincoln began his political career as a member of the Whig Party. After the Whig Party collapsed in the 1850s, he joined the newly formed Republican Party and later became its presidential candidate. Therefore, the correct choice is the Whigs and Republicans.

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