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Republican Party candidate Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election defeating John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas.

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What did the south do when Lincoln won?

The southerners hired a assassin to assassinate president Lincoln.


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.


What is the reaction of the South after the election?

Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election defeating John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas. Following Lincoln's election, 11 states declared secession from the Union. They formed the Confederate States of America. The Civil War began in April, 1860.


1n 1860 did any candidates have support from all sections in the country?

The answer is - No. The election of 1860, had 4 different candidates, from 4 different parties running for the White House, and the office of President of the United States.THE ELECTION OF 1860:Republican - Abraham Lincoln - 1,865,593 Popular Votes - 180 Electoral VotesDemocratic (South) - John C. Breckinridge - 848,356 Popular Votes - 72 Electoral VotesDemocratic (North) - Stephen A Douglas - 1,382,713 Popular Votes - 12 Electoral VotesConstitutional Union - John Bell - 592,906 Popular Votes - 39 Electoral VotesStates won by Lincoln: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, California, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Wisconsin.States won by Breckinridge: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.States won by Douglas: Missouri.States won by Bell: Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia.ABRAHAM LINCOLN WINS!


What role might each of the following have played in the outcome of the election of 1896?

Oh, dude, let me break it down for you. So, in the election of 1896, you had William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan battling it out. McKinley's support from big businesses and the Gold Standard backers definitely gave him an edge. Bryan's populist appeal and his "Cross of Gold" speech stirred up some excitement, but in the end, McKinley's campaign money and organization were like, "Bye, Felicia," and he won the election.

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What happen in the 1860 election year?

Lincoln won the election and the Republican Party was established.


What happen in the year 1860?

Lincoln won the election and the Republican Party was established.


Who were the nominees in the election of 1860?

Republican Party candidate Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election defeating John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas.


Did the southern states seceded following the election of James Buchanan?

No. Democratic Party candidate James Buchanan won the 1856 presidential election. Buchanan won 19 states including all of the southern states. The southern states seceded after Republican Party candidate Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election.


Who was the Republican Party candidate for president in the Election of 1860?

Abraham Lincoln was the winning Republican candidate for president in 1860.


Who won the 1860 preidential election?

Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election defeating John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas.


Who ran for the presidency in 1860?

President Lincoln won the election of 1860. ---- -Buslog


Which republican won the election of 1860?

Abraham Lincoln.


When did Abraham get eleted?

Lincoln won the election of 1860.


Did Abraham Lincoln won the election of 1860?

Yes


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 won in 1860 for president?

This was the election which set stage for the American Civil War. Abraham Lincoln was the president-elect from the 1860 election.