7 Questions
Which state did Abraham Lincoln split with Stephen Douglas in the 1860 presidential election?
New Jersey
Who was the leading contender for the Republican nomination in the 1860 presidential election?
William Seward
Which party did John Bell represent in the 1860 presidential election?
Constitutional Union Party
Which state was the first to declare secession from the United States?
South Carolina
Which state was the only one to put the issue of secession up for a popular vote?
Texas
What was the most common frame of reference for unequal power in the prewar South?
Slavery
Which group of people overwhelmingly supported the Union during the Civil War?
Black southerners
Quiz: The Republican Nomination Race in 1860 Test your knowledge on the intense competition among Republican candidates for the party's nomination in 1860. Explore the challenges faced by prominent figures like Senator William Seward and discover the crucial role of carrying the free states in securing a potential Republican victory.
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