Question

Which would most likely have been supported by states’ rights advocates during the 1860 presidential election?
the abolition of slavery
the idea of popular sovereignty
the candidacy of John Bell
the candidacy of Abraham Lincoln

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

One of the bill's most vocal opponents was Massachusetts congressman Edward Everett, Bell's future running mate in the 1860 presidential election.

Answer 2

The Abolition Of Slavery

Explanation:

• The 1860 presidential election turned on variety of issues including secession; the connection between the federal government, states, and territories; and slavery and abolition.  

• Candidates had to think about how to hold the nation together when its states were divided about slavery and states' rights; the way to resolve questions on federal vs. state power; the way to govern the Western territories; and how to respond to extremist abolitionists like John Brown.

• The 13th amendment in which slavery formally abolition  in the united states, passed the Senate on April 8, 1864, and therefore the House on January 31, 1865. On February 1, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln approved the joint resolution of Congress submitting the proposed amendment to the state legislatures.