Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 Republican party presidential nomination in part because he:________ a) had been a strong supporter of William Seward. b) had made fewer enemies than front-runner William Seward. c) had more political experience than his opponents. d) none of these choices are correct.
History · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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Answer: b) had made fewer enemies than front-runner William Seward.
Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 Republican party presidential nomination partly because he had made fewer enemies than the front-runner William Seward. At the time, Seward was seen as too radical and divisive by some factions within the party, whereas Lincoln was viewed as a more moderate candidate from the crucial swing state of Illinois. His ability to draw support from a broader base within the Republican Party made him a more viable candidate in a divided nation on the brink of civil war.