Shira-Lincoln

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

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 * **Who is the candidate? What political experience does he have?** ||
 * Abraham Lincoln. Lawyer, State Legislature, Whig Floor leader. ||
 * **Where is the candidate from? Where is his support strongest?** ||
 * From Kentucky. The north. ||
 * **What is his political party?** ||
 * (Whig)Republican. ||
 * **Explain his views on state rights.** ||
 * **Explain his stance on slavery and slave extension.** ||
 * He does not believe in slavery, and does not believe in racial equality. ||
 * **Include any other information about your candidate that is helpful to understand his perspective.** ||
 * * Only won 40% of votes, (only won because of electoral college.)
 * From 1854-60 delivered aprox. 175 anti-slavery speeches. ||
 * From 1854-60 delivered aprox. 175 anti-slavery speeches. ||