Election of 1860

Where did the Democratic convention meet in 1860 to determine their presidential candidate?

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Institute Hall, Illinois

• Meeting Street, South Carolina

Who was the front-runner for the Democratic nomination in 1860?

• Stephen Douglas

• John C. Breckinridge

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

What was Stephen Douglas' position on slavery?

• He believed slavery should be abolished

• He believed slavery should be allowed in all territories

• He believed territories should decide whether to permit slavery

• He believed Congress should outlaw slavery in all territories

Why did 50 southern delegates leave the Democratic convention in 1860?

• They disagreed with Stephen Douglas' position on slavery

• They wanted to form their own political party

• They were upset with the location of the convention

• They were dissatisfied with the nomination process

How many votes did Stephen Douglas receive in the Democratic convention before being nominated?

• 50 votes

• 52 votes

• 57 votes

• Not mentioned in the text

Who received one vote on over 50 ballots in the Democratic convention?

• Stephen Douglas

• John C. Breckinridge

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

Where did the Republican convention meet in 1860?

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Institute Hall, Illinois

• Meeting Street, South Carolina

Who was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate in 1860?

• Stephen Douglas

• John C. Breckinridge

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

Which party was formed by those who disagreed with the Republicans and Democrats in 1860?

• Democratic Party

• Constitutional Union Party

• Republican Party

• Deep South Party

Who was nominated as the presidential candidate by the Constitutional Union Party in 1860?

• Stephen Douglas

• John C. Breckinridge

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Bell