The Election of 1860 and Its Impact on American Politics

The video discusses the pivotal U.S. election of 1860, highlighting its significance in American history. It covers the background context, including the Democratic Party's division and John Brown's raid. The video details the candidates: Stephen Douglas, John C. Breckenridge, Abe Lincoln, and John Bell, focusing on their platforms. The election's main issue was slavery, leading to Lincoln's victory without Southern support, which triggered Southern states' secession and the Civil War. The video concludes with test tips and emphasizes the election's role as a turning point.

What was a significant factor that led to the split in the Democratic Party during the election of 1860?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Freeport Doctrine

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Dred Scott Decision

Which candidate in the 1860 election was known for advocating popular sovereignty?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John C. Breckenridge

• Stephen Douglas

• John Bell

What was Abraham Lincoln's platform during the 1860 election?

• Abolition of slavery

• Non-extension of slavery

• Popular sovereignty

• Preservation of the Union

Which party aimed to preserve the Constitution and the Union in the 1860 election?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Constitutional Union Party

• Free Soil Party

What was the primary issue that dominated the election of 1860?

• Women's suffrage

• Foreign relations

• Slavery

• Economic policy

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

• 180

• 39

• 152

• 72

Which state was the first to secede from the Union after the election of 1860?

• Florida

• Georgia

• Mississippi

• South Carolina

What event marked the official start of the Civil War?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The firing on Fort Sumter

• The secession of South Carolina

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

Which states were known as the Border States during the Civil War?

• Southern states that remained in the Union

• States that seceded from the Union

• Northern states that supported slavery

• States that were neutral during the war

What was one of the test tips mentioned for understanding the election of 1860?

• Know the details of the Missouri Compromise

• Understand Lincoln's platform on the non-extension of slavery

• Memorize the dates of all seceding states

• Study the biographies of all candidates