Question

How did the situation in Kansas help Lincoln get elected president?

Kansas gave him enough electoral votes.

It played no role in Lincoln's election.

It split the Democratic Party, allowing the Republicans to win.

It split the Whig party and let the Democrats win.

Answer 1

Its not C or D since those aren't true. Kansas was known as bloody due to huge disagreements but it became a free state, so A is your answer.

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

After the "Bloody Kansas" ("Bleeding Kansas") incident, the tensions over slavery became a poison in the political parties, At the 1860 election, this was particulary seen in the Democratic Party, and as such two branches were created: the Northern Democrats and the Southern Democrats. The Southern were inspired by the pro-slavery faction the "Fire Eaters". Thus, this split allowed the election of Lincoln.