Key Insights into the 1860 Presidential Election

The video discusses the pivotal election of 1860, highlighting its role in leading to the American Civil War. It covers the four main candidates: Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, John Breckenridge, and John Bell, and their differing views on slavery and union. Lincoln's victory, despite not being on the ballot in Southern states, led to Southern outrage and eventual secession, setting the stage for the Civil War.

What was the main issue debated in the 1860 election?

• Economic policies

• Foreign alliances

• Slavery and its expansion

• Voting rights

Who was the Republican nominee in the 1860 election?

• Stephen Douglas

• John Bell

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Breckenridge

What was Abraham Lincoln's stance on slavery?

• Immediate abolition

• Expansion to the west

• Maintain where it exists but prevent expansion

• No stance

Which party was divided over the issue of slavery?

• Democratic Party

• Whig Party

• Republican Party

• Constitutional Union Party

Who represented the Southern Democrats in the 1860 election?

• Stephen Douglas

• John Bell

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Breckenridge

What was the Constitutional Union Party's main platform?

• State sovereignty

• Defend the Constitution and keep the Union together

• Expansion of slavery

• Popular sovereignty

How many electoral votes did Abraham Lincoln win in the 1860 election?

• 12

• 39

• 72

• 180

Which candidate won the popular vote in the 1860 election?

• Stephen Douglas

• John Breckenridge

• John Bell

• Abraham Lincoln

What immediate action did the southern states take after Lincoln's election?

• Supported Lincoln's policies

• Began to secede from the Union

• Requested a recount

• Formed a new party

What was the outcome of the 1860 election perceived as by the southern states?

• A victory for popular sovereignty

• Federal government overreach

• A step towards abolition

• An opportunity for compromise