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Why were there four parties and candidates in the presidential election of 1860?
The root cause was the break-up of the old parties by the slavery question. The Whigs split in 1856 and did not field a candidate. A new party, the Republicans was formed from northern Whigs and anti-slavery factions. The southern whigs and others Southerners formed a new Constitutional Union Party. The Democrats split into north and south and nominated two candidates.
Who was the four canidiates of the 1860 presidential election?
The four candidates in the 1860 presidential campaign were: Abraham Lincoln- Republican John C. Breckinridge- Southern Democratic John Bell- Constitutional Union/ Whig Stephen A Douglas- Northern Democratic
How did Lincoln win the 1860 presidential election?
The Democrats had split into two factions - a North and a South wing - so the newly-formed Republican Party was bound to win the 1860 election. Lincoln had been nominated as its first presidential candidate because he was moderate on slavery.
Which two presidential candidates in 1860 took opposing positions on slavery in the western territories?
Republican Abraham Lincoln and southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge -Novanet
Which two presidential candidates in 1860 took directly opposing opposing positions on slavery in the western territories?
Republican Abraham Lincoln and southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge -Novanet
