Why the 1860 Presidential Election Led to the Civil War?

The 1860 presidential election, which saw Abraham Lincoln win without Southern support, intensified divisions over slavery ...

Election of Abraham Lincoln: How It Changed American History?

The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 was a pivotal moment in American history, leading to Southern secession and the Civil ...

This Day in History: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States

Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States. His election was among the reasons that led to the ...
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The Election of 1860 : "a campaign fraught with consequences" / Michael F. Holt

Preface -- Republican storm rising? -- Democrats' trials and tribulations -- Democrats' nominations : Act I -- The third way -- Republicans choose an "available" man -- Democrats' nominations : Act II ...

History Today: How Abraham Lincoln became president over a deeply divided United States

Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States on 1860. Within weeks of his ...