-How does the information found on the map and chart illustrate why the Democratic Party lost the presidential election of 1860?
A) Lincoln won the election with a majority rather than a plurality.
B) Lincoln had strong support in the slave states.
C) The Democratic Party split into Northern and Southern factions.
D) The Constitutional Union Party took away enough electoral votes in the lower South.

Question

-How does the information found on the map and chart illustrate why the Democratic Party lost the presidential election of 1860?
A) Lincoln won the election with a majority rather than a plurality. 
B) Lincoln had strong support in the slave states. 
C) The Democratic Party split into Northern and Southern factions. 
D) The Constitutional Union Party took away enough electoral votes in the lower South.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Democratic Party split into Northern and Southern factions in the 1860 election, which divided their vote and significantly contributed to Lincoln's victory. Lincoln did not need strong support in the slave states to win; instead, his support in the North was sufficient due to the split in the Democratic Party.

-How Does the Information Found on the Map and Chart