A) Abraham Lincoln became their candidate.
The main purpose of Atlanta hosting the International Cotton Expos towards the end of the 1800's was to attract investment in the city and in the region. They wanted to demonstrate the appeal of developing industry and commerce in the region and were attempting to attract investments from outside industries and businesses. Atlanta wanted to grow and find other resources for revenue outside of the agricultural sector which much or almost all of its economy depended on at the time, diversify the economy.
In 1948, President Truman's reelection was in doubt because President Truman's foreign and civil rights policies alienated a large group of voters.
