D: The divisions of the Democratic Party
The main factor that enabled Abraham Lincoln's victory in the election of 1860 was the divisions within the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party split into Northern and Southern factions, with each faction supporting a different candidate. This division allowed Lincoln, the Republican candidate, to win the election with a plurality of the popular vote. Additionally, Lincoln's popularity in the North and his opposition to the expansion of slavery also helped contribute to his victory.
What enabled Lincoln's victory in the election of 1860?
A: His popularity in the South
B: His promises to protect slavery
C: The refusal of the Democratic Party to campaign
D: The divisions of the Democratic Party
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