The presidential election where Abraham Lincoln won against three other candidates (John Bell, John Breckinridge, Stephen Douglas). This election led directly to Southern secession and ultimately to Civil War.
Imagine this as a school election where four students are running for class president. Each student represents different interests within your class. When Lincoln wins despite not being popular among some groups (like those favoring slavery), these groups decide they'd rather start their own separate school than accept his leadership!
Secessionist Movement: The campaign conducted mainly by southern slave states in America which led them to withdraw from Union forming Confederacy.
Republican Party: Political party formed in 1854 primarily opposing slavery. Abraham Lincoln was the first Republican president.
Civil War: A war fought from 1861 to 1865 between Northern and Southern states in America, mainly over the issue of slavery.
Who won the election of 1860?
Which of the following factors played a role in Abraham Lincoln's victory in the Election of 1860?
What would likely be different had Abraham Lincoln lost the election of 1860?
Which candidate won the majority support of Southern voters in the Election of 1860?
Who was elected as the president of the United States during the election of 1860?
Which party did Abraham Lincoln represent during the election of 1860?
Why did South Carolina become the first state to secede following the election of 1860?
What was the primary reason for Southern states seceding from the Union following the election of 1860?
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