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? choose
approximately what percentage of the electoral votes did abraham lincoln receive? choose
electoral college of 1860
popular vote (del. 46,801)
electoral vote (total: 303)
key
territories
lincoln (republican)
breckinridge (democrat)
douglas (democrat)
bell (constitutional union)

Explanation:

To solve these questions, we analyze the pie charts provided for the 1860 Election (Popular Vote and Electoral Vote).

Part A: Popular Vote Percentage for Lincoln

The "Popular Vote" pie chart shows Lincoln (Republican) with 40%.

Part A: Electoral Vote Percentage for Lincoln

The "Electoral Vote" pie chart: Total electoral votes = \( 180 + 72 + 39 + 12 = 303 \) (summing Lincoln, Breckinridge, Bell, Douglas). Lincoln’s electoral votes = 180.
Percentage = \( \frac{180}{303} \approx 59.4\% \), but the pie chart likely approximates. Looking at the chart, Lincoln’s electoral vote segment is ~60% (or directly from the chart’s labeling, if visible—often the chart shows Lincoln with ~60% or via the numbers: 180 out of 303 is ~59.4%, rounded to ~60% or as per the chart’s display).

Answer:

s:

• Popular Vote for Lincoln: \( \boldsymbol{40\%} \) (from the Popular Vote pie chart: Lincoln (Republican) is 40%).
• Electoral Vote for Lincoln: \( \boldsymbol{\approx 60\%} \) (since \( \frac{180}{303} \approx 59.4\% \), often rounded to 60% in such charts).

(Note: If the chart labels Lincoln’s electoral vote as 180 out of 303, the exact percentage is \( \frac{180}{303} \times 100 \approx 59.4\% \), but it’s commonly approximated as 60% in educational materials for this election.)