election of 1860
in 1860
Because President Abraham Lincoln had won without getting a single vote from the southern states.
Because President Abraham Lincoln had won without getting a single vote from the southern states.
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.
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.
Lincoln's opponent in the 1860 election
Tuesday, November 6, 1860
November 6, 1860
November 1860
they were not a like at all
November 6, 1860