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Who was a democrat who angered southern members?
stephen douglas
What four political parties were represented in the 1860 election?
There are going to be four people in the election, they are Stephen A. Douglas, Abraham Lincoln, John C. Bell, and John C. Breckenridge. Lincoln was for the Republican Party, Douglas was for the Northern Democrat Party, Bell was for the Constitutional Union Party, and Breckenridge was for the Southern Democrat Party. Lincoln- reunited the union Douglas- published the NorthStar Bell- i dont know Breckenridge- i dont know
Was Franklin Pierce a southern Democrat or a northern Democrat?
He was a Northerner from New Hampshire.
What was the political party for Lincoln and Douglas?
Lincoln ran as the republican nominee, while Douglas as Northern Democrat. (The Democratic party had already split)
Who were the three other candidates when Lincoln ran for president?
Southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge, Constitutional Union John Bell, & Democrat Stephen Douglas.
Who did Abraham Lincoln run against?
In the 1860 Presidential election, Abraham Lincoln defeated Democrat Stephen A. Douglas, Southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge, and John Bell of the new Constitutional Union Party.In 1864, Lincoln won re-election against Democrat George B. McClellan.Vice President John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky (Southern Democrat)U.S. Senator Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois (Northern Democrat)former U.S. Senator John Bell of Tennessee (Constitutional Union Party)
Since the Civil War the South has traditionally voted Republican?
No, Democrat - even though a Southern Democrat is usually well to the Right of a Northern Republican.
Was Stephen Douglas a Confederate?
No. He was from Illinois, a northern Democrat. Because he was from the north, the Democratic Party split in 1860. The northern faction nominated Douglas to run against Lincoln. The southern faction would not accept Douglas, and held their own convention and nominated the sitting Vice President, John C. Breckenridge. A third faction formed the Constitutional Union Party and nominated John Bell. With those three dividing the Democratic vote, Lincoln won the election with only 40% of the popular vote, and carried not a single southern state.
Political opponents of president Lincoln in 1861?
The 1861 Presidential election had four candidates. Besides Lincoln, Southern Democrat John Breckinridge, Constitutional Leader John Bell and Democrat Stephen Douglas all ran.
Was Stephen Douglas a repubican?
No, Stephen Douglas was a Democrat.
Who was the democratic candidate in 1860?
John C. Breckinridge (Southern Democratic) Stephen A. Douglas (Northern Democratic)
How many Southern states did Lincoln win in the 1860 election?
None. Lincoln carried the more populous Northern states. Stephen A. Douglas(Northern Democrat), John Breckinridge(Southern Democrat), and John Bell(Constitutional Union) divided the Southern states. Lincoln had 180 electoral votes, Douglas had 12, Breckinridge had 72, and Bell had 39.
