Chapter 13: A House Divided, 1840-1861

What enabled Lincoln to emerge as president from the divisive party politics of the 1850s?

Analyze the "Voices of Freedom" document in the chapter, titled "Declaration of the Immediate Causes of Secession" (1860). Then, complete the following statement.

Complete the passage by filling in the blank(s). Drag the word(s) below to fill in the blank(s) or use your keyboard to choose word(s) from the dropdown menus.

South Carolina's Declaration of Secession argued that South Carolina seceded from the Union because northerners have \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ runaway slaves, elected a president \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to slavery and its expansion, and worked to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ the power of slaveholding states.

- discouraged
- encouraged
- minimize
- supportive
- hostile
- strengthen

Abraham Lincoln became president in 1860 due to the fragmentation of the Democratic Party over slavery, leading to a Republican victory without any southern electoral votes.

Explanation:

Abraham Lincoln emerged as president from the divisive party politics of the 1850s due to the fragmentation of the Democratic Party over the issue of slavery, creating an opportunity for the Republican Party to win the presidency. This division allowed Lincoln to secure the nomination and ultimately win the election of 1860, despite not receiving any southern electoral votes.

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