What happened when the Democratic Party could not select a candidate at its convention for the election of 1860?
A) The Democrats did not run a candidate in the national election.
B) The Democrats split into northern and southern factions.
C) Some party members supported Republicans, while others joined the Constitutional Union party.
D) The Democrats held three ballots until settling on Abraham Lincoln as a candidate.

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The Democratic Party split into northern and southern factions due to disagreements over slavery, leading to separate nominations for the 1860 election.

What Happened When the Democratic Party Could Not Select a Candidate