The Election of 1860: A Historic Moment in American Politics

The election of 1860 was a pivotal moment in American history, marked by the rise of the Republican Party with Abraham Lincoln as its candidate. This election showcased the division in the Democratic Party, leading to the victory of Lincoln despite hostilities between the North and South. The Constitutional Union and the Northern Democratic Party also played crucial roles in shaping the outcome. Explore the images and details surrounding this significant election.

• Election of 1860
• American politics
• Abraham Lincoln
• Republican Party
• Democratic Party

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1. The Election of 1860:

2. File:Storming the castle (1860 election).jpg

3. The

4. The Republican Party & Abraham Lincoln

5. The Republican Party Republican Party eagerly awaited Presidential Election despite hostilities between the North and the South Lincoln s Rival was Senator William Seward of New York and the favorite for the nomination File:William Henry Seward - edited.jpg

6. The Southern Democratic Party & John Breckinridge A Division in the Democratic Party

7. The Democratic Party The party was divided on the candidate to nominate The party splits and helps to give the victory to another party The South nominates Breckinridge and the North nominates Douglas File:MDINST.jpg

8. The Northern Democratic Party: Senator Stephen Douglas Could he win a divided Democratic Party and Unite the Nation ???

9. The Constitutional Union: John Bell Receives a 592,906 votes in the election for president

10. The Rise of Abraham Lincoln Illinois No Republican has been elected President Not the Favorite to win the nomination His unknown name helped him defeat Seward Moderate in views Pledged to halt the spread of slavery Was not listed on the ballots in all the states (The South) File:Abraham Lincoln by Alexander Helser, 1860-crop.jpg

11. The

13. Source: Clairmont Press (West Virginia: 150 Years of Statehood)

14. Source: Clairmont Press (West Virginia: 150 Years of Statehood)