Abraham Lincoln won the presidency in 1860
A) with a landslide victory in the electoral college.
B) with a plurality in the popular vote.
C) by carrying two southern states along with all northern states.
D) without carrying a single southern state.
E) at the same time that the Republicans gained control of Congress.

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Abraham Lincoln won the presidency in 1860 without carrying a single southern state. He was able to win the election solely based on the support of northern states.

Abraham Lincoln Won the Presidency in 1860