-There were two Democratic candidates, a Northern Democrat (Stephen Douglas) and a Southern Democrat (vice president John C. Breckinridge)
-It was the only election in which a candidate of the Constitutional Union party ran (John Bell)
-Douglas received over 5 million more popular votes than Breckinridge did, but Breckinridge came in second place in the election, getting 72 electoral votes to Douglas's 12. Despite getting 29 percent of the popular vote, the only state Douglas won was Missouri.
-Abraham Lincoln became the first Republican president after getting only 39.8% of the popular vote.
The Democratic Party had split into two wings (North and South), so the newly-formed Republican Party won by default, under Abraham Lincoln.
Lincoln appointed three rivals to his cabinel.
Abraham Lincoln was elected president
Lincoln became president.
The key issue in the Lincoln-Douglas debates was slavery. Lincoln and Douglas were viewed as contenders for the 1860 presidential election.
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Key points are the main important facts or themes conveyed in literature.
The three main key points of an article are author, subject, and conclusion.
The civil war didn't start until April 12, 1861 so your question asks about BEFORE the war. The election of Lincoln helped push the southern states to leave the union.
The book 'Skeleton Key' is worth 10.0 points.
Bright colors draw attention to key points in an advertisement.
Since you need the key points to study for your test, the correct answer would be "capturing key points in short phrases."
The 1860 presidential election was a significant election in U.S. history. It resulted in the victory of Abraham Lincoln, who represented the newly formed Republican Party. The election was notable for being deeply divided along regional lines and for playing a key role in the lead-up to the American Civil War.
Collect Material. Arrange key points in a logical order. Isolate Key Points. Rehearse with a knowledgeable person
Key points are those that unlock the door to the subject and let the audience in on the most important content areas of the message.
Stephen Douglas was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Senator and played a key role in shaping the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. He was a leading figure in the Democratic Party and was known for his advocacy of popular sovereignty in determining whether new states should allow slavery. Douglas also ran for president in 1860, ultimately losing to Abraham Lincoln.