<span> Republican Abraham Lincoln defeated Southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge, Democrat Stephen A. Douglas, and Constitutional Union </span>candidate <span>John Bell in the 1860 election.</span>
Discrimination, wars, poverty
Two years later, Barbara Jordan was asked to deliver a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in 1976.
Barbara Jordan was an American lawyer, educator and politician. She was also a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. She achieved international fame for her brillant speech during the impeachment process of President Richard Nixon.
Called the 'gentlelady from Texas', Barbara Jordan spoke on the evening of July, 12, 1976 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. She delivered the most significant speech of the Convention. It provided the economical statement of the Democratic Party's philosophy and a vivid reflection of the mood in post-Watergate America. Her speech also illustrated the character, quality and potential of the black female as a national political figure. She was acclaimed for her warmth, integrity, eloquence and her confidence in creating a united, strong and fair country.
D.All of these choices are correct.
Explanation:
- Europe lost about 50 million people due to the war, the birth rate and the Spanish fever epidemic from 1914 to 1921.
- Roads and factories were destroyed and inflation raged in Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland.
- The Balkan countries were particularly affected.
- As the population in this area was largely agricultural, land reforms were carried out and so many peasants acquired private estates.
Answer: The correct answer is B. increase;decrease
