Question

Abraham Lincoln was the first president elected from which political party? A. Federalist B. Democratic C. Republican D. Reform E. Whig

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is C

Explanation:He became a leader in the new Republican Party and gained national attention in 1858 for debating and losing to national Democratic leader Stephen A. Douglas in a Senate campaign. He then ran for President in 1860, sweeping the North and winning.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. Republican

Explanation:

Abraham Lincoln was the first candidate for the newly formed Republican Party, which was formed by the Northern States as a unified party in opposing the Democratic Party, which was the Party that the Southern States were in, which supported Slavery.

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