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What was Stephen A Douglas' southern strategy to win the 1860 presidential election?
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Stephen A. Douglas believed that to keep the presidency in the hands of the Democratic Party, he needed to execute a "southern" strategy. He had to convince southern Democrats that they needed Democratic support in the northern states that gave President Buchanan the White House in 1856. This meant the Democrats had to carry Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois and Indians plus the southern states. Douglas was unable to convince them and southern Democrats focused on sectionalism. This cost them the presidency, and gave the edge to the Republican, Abraham Lincoln. If Douglas had succeeded, there may have not been a Civil War.
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What candidate was sure Lincoln was going to win the election amd pleaded with southern voters to stay with the union?
It was Stephen Douglas who pleaded with Southern voters to stay with the Union. In the 1860 presidential election, Douglas was the Democratic Party nominee.
Who were the candidates in the 1860 presidential election and what policies did each candidate for?
The candidates in the 1860 presidential election were Abraham Lincoln who was a republican and John C. Breckinridge who was a Southern Democratic. John Bell and Stephen Douglas were also candidates. Both Lincoln and Douglas wanted to end slavery.
Did Lincoln win election 1864 or Douglas?
Lincoln won the 1864 presidential election.
In the presidential election of 1860 who supported popular sovereignty?
Stephen Douglas.
In the presidential election of 1860 candidates supported popular sovereignty?
stephen douglas
In the presidential election of 1860 what candidates supported popular sovereignty?
Stephen Douglas
In the presidential election of 1860 which candidates supported popular sovereignty?
stephen douglas
Who was the four canidiates of the 1860 presidential election?
The four candidates in the 1860 presidential campaign were: Abraham Lincoln- Republican John C. Breckinridge- Southern Democratic John Bell- Constitutional Union/ Whig Stephen A Douglas- Northern Democratic
What was the key issue in the lincoln-douglas debates?
The key issue in the Lincoln-Douglas debates was slavery. Lincoln and Douglas were viewed as contenders for the 1860 presidential election.
What The candidacies of Stephen Douglas and John C. Breckinridge in the 1860 presidential election showed?
split in democracy
Who won the 1860 preidential election?
Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election defeating John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas.
What party and person won the election of 1860?
Republican Party candidate Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election defeating John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas.
