The election of 1860 was a pivotal moment in American history, marked by deep sectional divides over issues like slavery and states' rights. Abraham Lincoln, representing the Republican Party, won the presidency without carrying a single Southern state, highlighting the growing rift between North and South. His election prompted several Southern states to secede from the Union, ultimately leading to the Civil War. The election underscored the failure of existing political parties to address the nation's divisions and set the stage for a transformative conflict.
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in 1860
The Whig Party was able to elect a national candidate for president.
There were candidates from all sections of the country.
Lincoln's opponent in the 1860 election
Tuesday, November 6, 1860
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November 6, 1860
The election of 1860 included the following candidates: Abraham Lincoln John Bell John Breckenrige Stephen Douglas The election of 1860 was mostly over the controversial issue of slavery. Abraham Lincoln won a bitter election