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Why Did the Republican Party Nominate Abraham Lincoln for the Presidency

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Why did the Republican Party nominate Abraham Lincoln for the presidency in 1860?


A) He was the most experienced and respected Republican politician.
B) He had already defeated Stephen A.Douglas in the senatorial election in 1858.
C) He appealed to both northern and southern voters.
D) His egalitarian image would attract votes among farmers and workers.

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