Because of the fragmented political landscape of 1860, this political figure became the Republican Nominee with his platform of Tariff protection.

Answer 1

In 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the Republican nominee for President, primarily due to the fragmented political landscape and the divisions within political parties at the time. His platform included support for tariff protection, which aimed to promote American industry and protect it from foreign competition. Lincoln's nomination and subsequent election were significant events leading up to the American Civil War.