Question 10 • CA-MS United States History and Geography: Growth and Conflict B
In 1858, U.S. senators were chosen by state legislatures, not by a direct statewide popular vote. Although Lincoln’s Republicans won more votes overall in Illinois, Democrats held a majority in the legislature and chose Stephen Douglas for the Senate seat. So the correct choice is “Democrats won the majority in the legislature.”
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