The 1860 Presidential Election and Its Consequences

The 1860 presidential election was pivotal, leading to the American Civil War. The nation was divided over slavery, causing a split in the Democratic Party. The Republicans, led by Abraham Lincoln, emerged victorious. Lincoln's election prompted southern states to secede, forming the Confederate States of America. This division led to the Civil War, marking a significant moment in U.S. history.

What was the main issue that caused growing tensions in the United States during the 1850s?

• Economic policies

• Women's suffrage

• Expansion of slavery

• Foreign relations

What nickname was given to the extreme pro-slavery faction that walked out of the Democratic national conventions?

• Dragons

• Fire-eaters

• Secessionists

• Abolitionists

Who was nominated for vice president by the Northern Democratic Party after Benjamin Fitzpatrick refused the nomination?

• Stephen Douglas

• Joseph Lane

• John C. Breckinridge

• Herschel Johnson

Which candidate became famous after a series of debates with Stephen Douglas in 1858?

• William Seward

• Salmon P. Chase

• Edward Bates

• Abraham Lincoln

Who was chosen as Abraham Lincoln's running mate in the 1860 election?

• Edward Everett

• Stephen Douglas

• John Bell

• Hannibal Hamlin

What was the slogan of the Constitutional Union Party?

• The Union as it is in the Constitution as it is

• Liberty and Union

• United We Stand

• One Nation Under God

Which candidate was the only one to win electoral votes in both slave and free states?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John C. Breckinridge

• Stephen Douglas

• John Bell

What percentage of the popular vote did Abraham Lincoln win in the 1860 election?

• More than 60%

• Less than 30%

• Less than 40%

• More than 50%

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

• Georgia

• Mississippi

• South Carolina

• Virginia

What event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The inauguration of Lincoln

• The secession of South Carolina