Questions: The first Republican presidential candidate was John C. Fremont, who was defeated in 1856. Abraham Lincoln, who became president in 1860. Abraham Lincoln, who was defeated in 1860. John C. Fremont, who became president in 1856.

The first Republican presidential candidate was John C. Fremont, who was defeated in 1856. Abraham Lincoln, who became president in 1860. Abraham Lincoln, who was defeated in 1860. John C. Fremont, who became president in 1856.

Transcript text: The first Republican presidential candidate was John C. Fremont, who was defeated in 1856. Abraham Lincoln, who became president in 1860. Abraham Lincoln, who was defeated in 1860. John C. Fremont, who became president in 1856.

Solution

Answer

The answer is John C. Fremont, who was defeated in 1856.

Explanation

Option 1: John C. Fremont, who was defeated in 1856.

This is the correct answer. John C. Fremont was the first Republican presidential candidate. He ran in the 1856 election and was defeated by James Buchanan.

Option 2: Abraham Lincoln, who became president in 1860.

While Abraham Lincoln was a Republican and became president in 1860, he was not the first Republican presidential candidate.

Option 3: Abraham Lincoln, who was defeated in 1860.

This is incorrect. Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election in 1860.

Option 4: John C. Fremont, who became president in 1856.

This is incorrect. John C. Fremont did not become president; he was defeated in the 1856 election.

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