Question

Match each candidate from the Election of 1860 to their description
Abraham Lincoln
John Breckenridge
Stephen Douglas
John Bell
* Silent on the issue of slavery
* Opposed slavery on moral grounds
Believed states should vote to decide on slavery
Pro-Slavery

Answer 1

Answer:

Abraham Lincoln  / Believed states should vote to decide on slavery

John Breckenridge  / Opposed slavery on moral grounds

Stephen Douglas  / Pro-Slavery

John Bell / Silent on the issue of slavery

Explanation:

This were one of the most important elections in the history of US.

It is interesting that Breckenridge who was opposing slavery morally totally changed his views, as he was owning slaves before.

Also, Bell who was from South did not use this question in the elections.

Therefore Lincoln's main opponent was Douglas.

Answer 2

Answer:

Abraham Lincoln - Opposed slavery on moral grounds

John Breckenridge - Pro-Slavery

Stephen Douglas - Believed states should vote to decide on slavery

John Bell - Silent on the issue of slavery