Question

this is a series of two related questions. both questions use the same map and data.
part a
use the data on the map to answer each question about the election of 1860.
approximately what percentage of the popular vote did abraham lincoln receive?
40%
approximately what percentage of the electoral votes did abraham lincoln receive?
50%
electoral college of 1860
popular vote
total: 4,685,561
13%
29%
40%
18%
electoral vote
total: 303
39
12
180
72

Explanation:

Step1: Identify Lincoln's popular vote

From the "Popular Vote" pie chart, the 40% segment corresponds to Abraham Lincoln.

Step2: Calculate Lincoln's electoral vote percentage

Lincoln received 180 electoral votes, total electoral votes = 303.
Percentage = $\frac{180}{303} \times 100\% \approx 59.4\%$

Answer:

1. 40%
2. ~59.4% (or the closest valid option if 59.4% is not listed; if forced to choose from the given dropdown's implied options, 60% would be the nearest, but based on the data it is 59.4%)