Writing from the perspective of the person you chose above, explain which candidate you would support for president in 1860, and why. Remember that votes at this time are not private, and anyone in the community might find out how another person has voted. Include information from your role description and the candidate information table to support your reasoning. (A strong answer will be logical, consistent with both historical facts and the role you have chosen. Please answer in 50 words or less.)

Question

Writing from the perspective of the person you chose above, explain which candidate you would support for president in 1860, and why. Remember that votes at this time are not private, and anyone in the community might find out how another person has voted. Include information from your role description and the candidate information table to support your reasoning. (A strong answer will be logical, consistent with both historical facts and the role you have chosen. Please answer in 50 words or less.)

Role B: You are a white tenant farmer in Kentucky (B). You do not own your own farm. You are not in favor of abolition. You would like to own your own farm and you are considering moving west to find land. You do not want to compete with slave owners in the territories. Who will you vote for?

Answer 1

I would support John Bell for president in 1860. He is a moderate candidate who supports preserving the Union and has a platform that aims to prevent conflicts over slavery in the territories. This aligns with my desire to own my own farm in the west without competing with slave owners.