The Election of 1864

What was significant about the election of 1864?

• It was the first election after the Civil War.

• It was the first election with a third-party candidate.

• It was the first war election since 1812.

• It was the first election with a female candidate.

Why did the Republican Party not have a nomination in 1864?

• They were divided and couldn't agree on a candidate.

• They decided to support the Democratic candidate.

• They formed a new party called the National Union Party.

• They were confident of Lincoln's victory.

Who was Lincoln's running mate in the 1864 election?

• Salmon Chase

• George McClellan

• John Fremont

• Andrew Johnson

What was a major issue with the Democratic platform in 1864?

• It was too focused on economic policies.

• It was too focused on foreign relations.

• It was too focused on peace efforts.

• It was too focused on war efforts.

Who led the Radical Democracy Party in 1864?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Johnson

• George McClellan

• John Fremont

What was John Fremont's role in the 1864 election?

• He was Lincoln's running mate.

• He was a Democratic candidate.

• He was a Radical Democracy candidate who dropped out.

• He was a military leader supporting Lincoln.

What event in September 1864 helped Lincoln's campaign?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• Sherman's march into Atlanta

• The Battle of Antietam

How many electoral votes did Lincoln and Johnson secure in the 1864 election?

• 150

• 100

• 180

• 212

Which states did McClellan win in the 1864 election?

• New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio

• Kentucky, Delaware, and New Jersey

• California, Nevada, and Oregon

• Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina

What was Lincoln doing on election night?

• Meeting with military leaders

• Planning his next campaign

• Reading jokes from a book of humor

• Giving a victory speech