In the campaign of 1860, the Democratic party
a. tried to unite around the compromise popular sovereignty views of Stephen A. Douglas.
b. campaigned on a platform of restoring the compromises of 1820 and 1850.
c. split in two, with each faction nominating its own presidential candidate.
d. threatened to support secession if the sectionally-based Republicans won the election.
e. attempted to keep its militant fire-eating southern wing out of sight.
Answer: C