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C) just After the end of the civil war.
The 1864 election was the first time since 1812 that a presidential election took place during a war. For much of 1864, Lincoln himself believed he had little chance of being re-elected. ... Because of this, McClellan was thought to be a heavy favorite to win the election.
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D) the South's last hope to gain independence from the North.
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