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1 April, 06:45

The above map shows the results of the 1888 presidential election. Benjamin Harrison's votes are shown in orange, and Grover Cleveland's votes are in blue. Which of the two candidates won this election, and why did he win it?

A.

Harrison won because he received more popular votes.

B.

Cleveland won because he received more electoral votes.

C.

Harrison won because he received more electoral votes.

D.

Cleveland won because he received more popular votes.

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  1. 1 April, 06:53
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    C because the candidate that gets more electoral votes gets the presidency but the popular votes do not matter
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