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During the presidential election of 1860, which political party was divided on the issue of slavery? 0 the Whig Party 0 the Constitutional Union Party 0 the Republican Party 0 the Democratic Party
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During the presidential election of 1860, which political party was divided on the issue of slavery?

0 the Whig Party
0 the Constitutional Union Party
0 the Republican Party
0 the Democratic Party

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answer : the democratic party

explanation: The Democratic Party split over the issue of slavery. Northern Democrats backed Stephen Douglas and his doctrine of popular sovereignty. Southern Democrats backed Vice-President John Breckinridge of Kentucky.
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