Abraham+Lincoln

As you learn about your candidate, organize the information into the following table.

//To insert information into the boxes, click on the 'EDIT' button on the top right. Make sure to save your notes when you are done.// //If you prefer to work on this form on paper or in Word, you can download the file by clicking here: [|candidate information form.doc]// From 1854-60 he said about 175 anti slavery speeches ||
 * **Who is the candidate? What political experience does he have?** ||
 * Abraham Lincoln ||
 * **Where is the candidate from? Where is his support strongest?** ||
 * **He was born in Hodgenville Kentucky. He was supported in the North, because they didn’t like slavery. ** ||
 * **What is his political party?** ||
 * **Republican ** ||
 * **Explain his views on state rights.** ||
 * **He thought that all states would become either slavery staes, or free slavery ** ||
 * **Explain his stance on slavery and slave extension.** ||
 * **Include any other important information about your candidate that is helpful to understand his perspective.** ||
 * Only won 40% of votes, only won because of electoral college.
 * Only won 40% of votes, only won because of electoral college.