Question

President Abraham Lincoln was in serious political trouble as he sought re election in 1864 because:

Answer 1

Many white people in the north didn't think they should give up their lives for slaves.

Answer 2

Explanation:

BECAUSE: Despite some intra-party opposition from Salmon Chase and the Radical Republicans, Lincoln won his party's nomination at the 1864 National Union National Convention.  Lincoln's re-election ensured that he would preside over the successful conclusion of the Civil War