Author Question: In the election of 1860, public interest was indicated by voter turnout that was: A) about ... (Read 71 times)

xclash · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

The Republican strategy in 1860 was to:

A) take credit for John Brown's raid.
B) focus entirely on the free states.
C) campaign vigorously in the South.
D) win Southern support by vowing to protect slavery.

Question 2

Before leading the raid on Harper's Ferry, John Brown had:

A) murdered pro-slavery settlers in Kansas.
B) served in Congress from Virginia.
C) been denied financial support from the northern elite.
D) led a filibustering expedition to Cuba.

Question 3

In the election of 1860, public interest was indicated by voter turnout that was:

A) about average for 19th century elections.
B) higher than any previous election.
C) lower than any previous election.
D) high in South but low in the North.