3. What is the most likely reason that John Bell was nominated for president in 1860? O Many Democrats didn't like the idea of the newly formed Republican party nominating someone for
president, so they formed a new party and nominated John Bell.
John Bell supported popular sovereignty, which is what most of the voters of the time wanted for the
United States.
John Bell supported slavery, so many southerners liked him as a choice for president.
Many Democrats didn't like either Democratic candidate that had been nominated, so they formed a new
party and nominated John Bell.
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