Question

which four states were most important to the republicans?
○ york, orangeburg, newberry, and richland
○ virginia, kentucky, alabama, and florida
○ new jersey, illinois, indiana, and pennsylvania
○ california, washington, nevada, and alaska

which party believed that being neutral on slavery was the best way to address the issue?
○ democrats
○ republicans
○ constitutional union
○ southern democrats

based on the reading, what does the democrat political party believe in?
○ they believed that slavery should be allowed and states should decide how to handle slavery
○ they believed that slavery should be abolished

Explanation:

1. For the first question: In the 1860 election, the Republicans relied on Northern and Midwestern states. New Jersey, Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania were key Northern/Midwestern states that helped Lincoln win; the other options include Southern states (which opposed the Republican anti-slavery platform) or Alaska (not a state in 1860).
2. For the second question: The Constitutional Union Party focused on preserving the Union above all else, avoiding taking a firm stance on slavery to prevent sectional conflict. Democrats split into Northern and Southern factions with clear positions on slavery, and Republicans were anti-slavery expansion.
3. For the third question: In the 1860 context, the Democratic Party (especially the Northern wing, with the Southern wing being more extreme) supported popular sovereignty, meaning states should decide on slavery rather than a federal ban; the abolition position was that of the Republicans.

Answer:

1. New Jersey, Illinois, Indiana, and Pennsylvania
2. Constitutional Union
3. They believed that slavery should be allowed and states should decide how to handle slavery