Why did Lincoln win the presidential election of 1860? O A. His supporters were in states with a lot of electoral votes.
O B. He won the popular vote but not the electoral vote.
O C. The majority of Democrats voted for him.
O D. The Republicans ran a successful campaign in the South.
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Answer Choice: O A. His supporters were in states with a lot of electoral votes.

Explanation:

The election of the president of the United States 1860, Lincoln had won the election, and had more electoral votes and more popular votes than any other candidate. Since the race had four main candidates, it allowed Lincoln to get more electoral votes than he would otherwise. Lincoln's views on slavery at the time of the election were considered moderate. His platform did not include abolition of slavery, but did not want slavery to extend into the territories.

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