Question

what was unique about the presidental election of 1860?
a) a candidate from the democratic party won the election
b)a candidate who split southern,western, and northern votes won the election
c)for the 1st time, a candidate from a newly formed political party was eleected president
d)it was the 1st time a candidate won the election with votes from only one section of the country

Answer 1

does any know???

Answer 2

yes 1 sec

Answer 3

b according to http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090301170155AAHOIVz

Answer 4

"B"
Here's a brief overview:
The Democrats split into northern and southern, and a remenant of Whigs in the border states formed the Constitutional Union party, thus ensuring a republican victory. Lincoln fell a bit short of a majority, but won because of this. The north outnumbered the south and outvoted them. All four canidates received electoral votes.

Answer 5

Thanks for the medal :D

Answer 6

Your welcome is right! = )

Answer 7

thanks to both of you guys i just started and i dont know how to gie metals but if i could i would but thanks

Answer 8

Its cool good luck :D