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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.

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B

The map shows a clear North–South split: Lincoln won the free states in the North (and the Far West), while Breckinridge carried the Deep South, illustrating the sectional political divide of 1860.