There were 401 electoral votes at stake in the 1888 election. In the 2008 election, 538 electoral votes at stake. Why do you think there are more electoral votes in 2008 than in 1888? Name one reason.

An increase in number of states

Explanation:

The number of total electoral votes is dependent on the number of states present in the country at any point in time.

In 1888, the number of states present is less than what we have in 2008. So naturally, the number of electoral votes in the year 1888 should be lesser than what we have in the year 2008

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.