Question

Why did the Democratic Party have two presidential candidates in 1860?

There was a split in the party over the issue of emancipating enslaved people.

The vote was tied so they had to have two candidates.

There was a difference of opinion on the issue of popular sovereignty.
Hmm..

Answer 1

there was a difference of opinion on the issue of popular sovereignty

Step-by-step explanation:

just finished the lesson.

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Answer 2

Lacking an effective opposition, the Democratic-Republicans split into groups after the 1824 presidential election; one faction supported President John Quincy Adams, while the other faction backed General Andrew Jackson.

Step-by-step explanation:

North democrats supported popular sovereignty and nominated Stephen douglas as their candidate causing southern democrats for form a separate party to protect slavery.