The US presidential election pitted one Republican, Abraham Lincoln against three other candidates. Despite the party names of these candidates, all of them were Democrats. This divided the Democratic Party and helped Republican Lincoln gain the presidency. The nation remained divided however, over the talk about secession, the future of slavery and the future of the Democratic Party.
slavery
deeply divided the nation was over slavery
election of 1860
in 1860
Lincoln's opponent in the 1860 election
Tuesday, November 6, 1860
The US presidential election pitted one Republican, Abraham Lincoln against three other candidates. Despite the party names of these candidates, all of them were Democrats. This divided the Democratic Party and helped Republican Lincoln gain the presidency. The nation remained divided however, over the talk about secession, the future of slavery and the future of the Democratic Party.
November 1860
November 6, 1860
In the 1860 presidential election, Abraham Lincoln was the only candidate who actively campaigned across the nation, delivering speeches to garner support. His strategy involved traveling and addressing various audiences, which was relatively uncommon at the time. Lincoln's approach helped him connect with voters and ultimately secure the presidency amid a deeply divided nation.
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November 6, 1860