Why did the Crittenden Compromise fail?

Answer 1

Abraham Lincoln did not believe that he needed to compromise with the South on the issue of expansion of slavery in the Territories. He thought that the Southern States were bluffing and would not leave the Union.

Answer 2

The Crittenden Compromise failed because it outlawed slavery in western states because Abraham Lincoln opposed the western expansion of slavery.

Answer 3

Because Abraham Lincoln opposed it.

Answer 4

IT ALLOWED SLAVERY North of the 36"30" line

Answer 5

Because he opposed to the virtual expansion of the slavery south of 36° 30' parallel proposed by one of the terms of the Compromise.