The Election of 1860: A Nation Divided

The video explores the 1860 U.S. presidential election, a pivotal moment in American history marked by national crisis and division over slavery. It discusses the four political parties involved, including the newly formed Republican Party with Abraham Lincoln as its candidate. The election results, which saw Lincoln win the presidency without any southern state support, led to the secession of southern states and the onset of the Civil War. The video concludes with resources for further exploration of Lincoln's life and the election's impact.

What were some of the key issues during the election of 1860?

• Foreign policy and immigration

• Women's suffrage and labor rights

• Environmental policies and healthcare reform

• National tariff, transcontinental railroad, and the Homestead Act

Which party nominated Abraham Lincoln as their candidate in the 1860 election?

• Whig Party

• Constitutional Union Party

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

What was the main issue that caused the Democratic Party to split in 1860?

• Foreign relations

• Economic policies

• Education reform

• Slavery

Who was the candidate for the Southern Democrats in the 1860 election?

• John Bell

• John C. Breckinridge

• Abraham Lincoln

• Stephen A. Douglas

What was the primary goal of the Constitutional Union Party in the 1860 election?

• To expand slavery into new territories

• To focus on economic development

• To maintain the union and avoid the slavery issue

• To promote states' rights

Why did Lincoln win the Electoral College by a landslide in 1860?

• He had strong support in the southern states

• The North had more voters, giving them control of the Electoral College

• He promised to abolish slavery immediately

• He was the only candidate on the ballot

Which state was the first to secede from the United States after Lincoln's election?

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Texas

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The Battle of Gettysburg