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The south was losing the battle over slavery in the election of 1860. The Republican Party platform promised not to interfere with slavery in the states, but opposed the further extension of slavery into the U.S. territories. Southern states wanted popular sovereignty giving the power to determine the legality of slavery to the inhabitants of the territory seeking statehood, rather than to Congress.
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What did the election of 1860 signal to the south?
the presidential election signaled that the south was losing its national political clout
Presidential candidate who received the least votes in the south in the election of 1860?
The presidential candidate who received the least votes in the South in the election of 1860 was John Bell.
Why did South Carolina wanted to secede after the election of 1860?
Joto
South Carolina seceded from the Union in late 1860 in reaction to the?
...victory of Lincoln in the November 1860 election.
What election of 1860 was Lincoln unknown throughout the country before the?
election of 1860
What was the sectionalism How did this idea play out in the election of 1860?
What were some advantages of the South? What about North
Why the southern states seceded after the election of 1860?
They seceded after the election of 1860 because Lincoln didn't want to make anymore slave states. The south liked slavery and therefore, the south would not have any say in government. :)
When was election of 1860?
in 1860
The secession of South Carolina from the Union in 1860 was prompted by?
the election of Abraham Lincoln as President.
Was it true after the election of 1860 the south felt that the north was unwilling to except a majority rule?
no
Was it true after the election of 1860 the south felt that the north was unwilling to except majority rule?
no
When did South Carolina secede?
DecemberDecember 20, 1860 (following the election of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency).
