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What was the outcome of the election of 1860 and what waa the impact on Louisiana?
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Slavery was the major issue in the 1860 election. The Republican Party platform promised not to interfere with slavery in the states, but opposed the further extension of slavery into the territories. Republican Party candidate Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election defeating John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas. Abraham Lincoln received 180 electoral votes from 18 of the 33 states. Abraham Lincoln did not receive electoral votes from any southern state. Lincoln was not on the ballot in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas declared its secession from the United States following the November 1860 election of Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln to the U.S. presidency. The Civil War began with the Confederate attack upon Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861, a Union fort in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina. After the Civil War began in April, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina also declared their secession and joined the Confederacy.
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How did the Freeport Doctrine affect the 1860 Presidential election?
The Freeport Doctrine affected the outcome of the election of 1860 in many ways. When it was initially created, many citizens liked it and agreed, but not the Southerners. They disagreed and did not like the Doctrine, which cost Douglas, the creator, his potential presidency.
What political party was formed for the election of 1860 and what was its purpose?
The political party formed for the election of 1860 was the Constitutional Union party and their purpose was to preserve the Union.
South Carolina seceded from the Union in late 1860 in reaction to the?
...victory of Lincoln in the November 1860 election.
What was abraham lincolns election date?
November 6, 1860.
In the presidential election of 1860 who supported popular sovereignty?
Stephen Douglas.
What election of 1860 was Lincoln unknown throughout the country before the?
election of 1860
When was election of 1860?
in 1860
Why were Southerner's outraged about the outcome of the election of 1860?
Because President Abraham Lincoln had won without getting a single vote from the southern states.
Why were southerners outrage about the outcome of the election of 1860?
Because President Abraham Lincoln had won without getting a single vote from the southern states.
How did the Freeport Doctrine affect the 1860 Presidential election?
The Freeport Doctrine affected the outcome of the election of 1860 in many ways. When it was initially created, many citizens liked it and agreed, but not the Southerners. They disagreed and did not like the Doctrine, which cost Douglas, the creator, his potential presidency.
What event affected the outcome of the 1860 presedental election?
Slavery was the major issue in the 1860 election. Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election. Opposition to Lincoln was divided with 3 candidates challenging him. The Democratic Party was split between the northern Democrats and the Southern candidates. Lincoln won 39.8% of the popular vote and defeated John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas.
Who was Stephen A Douglas?
Lincoln's opponent in the 1860 election
What was the date of the 1860 election?
Tuesday, November 6, 1860
What month was the election in 1860?
November 6, 1860
When was the election of Abraham Lincoln?
November 1860
What did the election of 1860 tell us about the issue of slavery?
The 1860 presidential election showed the major difference of opinion between the north and the south over the issue of slavery. Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election. He did not receive electoral votes from any southern state. Abraham Lincoln was not on the ballot in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
How is the 2008 Election like the 1860 Election?
they were not a like at all
