Question

question 6 of 10
republicans in the 1860 presidential election knew they could win by carrying
the states of:

a. pennsylvania, ohio, and indiana.

b. north carolina, south carolina, and virginia.

c. texas, louisiana, and georgia.

d. connecticut, rhode island, and massachusetts.

Explanation:

In the 1860 presidential election, the Republican Party (with Abraham Lincoln as candidate) aimed for states in the North - Central region that had a mix of industrial and agricultural interests and were more likely to support their anti - expansion of slavery platform. Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana were key swing states in the North - Central area. The states in options B, C were more likely to support the Democratic or pro - slavery candidates, and option D's states were already solidly Republican - leaning but not the key to winning as the North - Central states were.

Answer:

A. Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.