SECTIONAL CRISIS 1850 1861
TENSION OVER SLAVERY IN THE 1850S
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Question
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Which of the following was NOT a reason that Lincoln was chosen as the Republican nominee for president?
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He was a nationally recognized person.
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He could help win key states.
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He was a symbol of hard work.
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He was a good contrast to scandalous Democrats.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Abraham Lincoln was morally opposed to slavery, but his drive to become president was not to instantly abolish slavery, but to keep the Union together.
Detailed explanation-2: -Whereas Lincoln wanted to peacefully recreate coexistence between the Union and the Confederate States, the Radical Republicans felt that the rebel states needed a strong hand of justice and the administration of harsh punishments for their actions.
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