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How does this map illustrate the sectional divisions within the United States in 1860?
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A Douglas only carried two states, but still had 29% of the popular vote.Douglas only carried two states, but still had 29% of the popular vote.
B Breckinridge carried the Deep South votes while Lincoln carried all the states in the North.Breckinridge carried the Deep South votes while Lincoln carried all the states in the North.
C Oregon and California voted for Lincoln even though they were divided by several territories.Oregon and California voted for Lincoln even though they were divided by several territories.
D The electoral and popular vote both went to Lincoln, but the second place victory went to Breckinridge for electoral votes and to Douglas for popular votes.The electoral and popular vote both went to Lincoln, but the second place victory went to Breckinridge for electoral votes and to Douglas for popular votes.
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The map shows a clear North–South split: Lincoln won the free (northern) states while Breckinridge carried the Deep South slaveholding states, illustrating the sectional polarization of 1860.
The map shows a clear North–South split: Lincoln won the free (northern) states while Breckinridge carried the Deep South slaveholding states, illustrating the sectional polarization of 1860.
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