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Southern Secession

Question 2 • (AG Q3) American History 8: 25-26 (AHostetler)

Who became the nominee of the Constitutional Union Party in the presidential election of 1860?

Answer
A
Jefferson Davis
B
John J. Crittenden
C
Sam Houston
D
John Bell

Explanation

The Constitutional Union Party nominated John Bell for president in 1860, with Edward Everett as his running mate. Bell’s campaign focused on preserving the Union and avoiding conflict over slavery. Therefore, the correct choice is John Bell.

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