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the southern states strongly opposed Lincoln as president. only 40% of the public voted for Lincoln. he became president through the electorial college, when all northern representatives chose to vote for Lincoln to get back at the south - there were more nothern reps then southern so the north had the advantage. 7 southern states chose to move towards secession after president Lincoln became president.and he was our 16 president
just like everyone else, he got voted in to be president.
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∙ 8y agoThe largest and now the oldest political party in 1860 was the Democrat Party. The new, and much smaller Republican Party had entered its first US Presidential race only in 1856.As the November, 1860 US presidential election began to unfold, the Democrats were divided into basically three parts. The Republican Party was united behind their candidate Abraham Lincoln. With four candidates running, Lincoln had won more Electoral College votes even though he only received 31% of the popular vote. Lincoln thus, became president due to disunity among the Democrats.
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Who was the Republican Party candidate for president in the Election of 1860?
Abraham Lincoln was the winning Republican candidate for president in 1860.
Was the tallest president and the first president to be assassinated?
Abraham Lincoln (the first to be assassinated) ties with Lyndon B. Johnson as being the tallest President; both were 6ft 4in.
What are some adjectives that describe Abraham Lincoln?
Lincoln was a quick learner. Lincoln was a qualified lawyer.
Who was nominated by the Republicans in 1858 to run for the senate seat from Illinois?
Abraham Lincoln won the 1858 Republican Party nomination for senator for Illinois.
Who was the first Democrat-republican President?
In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the first U.S. President from the Republican Party which had been founded on February 28, 1854. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the first U.S. President from the Republican Party which had been founded on February 28, 1854.
When Abraham Lincoln become president?
Abraham Lincoln become president in March 1861.
When did Abraham Lincoln become our president?
Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated on March 4, 1847.
How did Abraham Lincoln become president of the US?
yes he did
Why did Abraham Lincoln become a president?
because he is awsome!
Who was the first Republican to become president?
Abraham Lincoln
Who would become this new government's president?
president Abraham Lincoln
Who was the President during Abraham Lincoln's presidency?
Abraham Lincoln was the president when Abraham Lincoln was the president.
Was President Lincoln a Mexican If yes how did he become the president of the United States of America?
No, Abraham Lincoln was not Mexican.
Was Abraham Lincoln president when he got married?
no he did not become president until 1860
How many votes did Abraham Lincoln get to become president?
14454254
Who become American president after the assassinated Abraham Lincoln?
Andrew Johnson
Who was the only licensed bartender to become us president?
Abraham Lincoln
