Why did many small southern farmers support Republican policies in the South?
O A. They didn't have much economic opportunity in the old South.
OB. They were very good friends with African Americans.
O C. They never wanted to leave the Union in the first place.
O D. They were looking for ways to move to the North.

A. They didn't have much economic opportunity in the old South

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A. They didn't have much economic opportunity in the old South.

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"despite progress in the war, lincoln and most political pundits were convinced that he would lose his bid for reelection in 1864. the country was war weary and the democratic party's nominee, george mcclellan, was likely to negotiate a peace treaty with the confederacy if elected." - loc.gov