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Because the Democratic party had split into two wings, North and South.
There were 4 presidential candidates for the election, the entire northern population voted for Lincoln, therefore the other 3 candidates split up the southern votes.
Abraham Lincoln won the election of 1860 largely because of his campaign managers. The offered up promises of patronage and filled the convention with those who supported Lincoln.
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What courageous things did Abraham Lincoln do?
he was able to go against the confederacy (his own country) and fight to help keep America a united country. if it wasn't for Abraham Lincoln, we might have to have a passport to texas!
What was special about the photo of Abraham Lincoln taken on Tuesday February ninth 1864?
The picture taken on Tuesday, February 9th 1864 of Abraham Lincoln is important because it was the picture that was later posted on the five dollar bill. [Tried to post up an image of the 5 dollar bill for you guys to analyze but was not able to upload it. check it out yourselves.]
What would happen if Abraham Lincoln was not assassinated?
Lincoln died within 10 hours of being shot in the head at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865. Abraham Lincoln might have survived being shot if today's medical technology had existed. However, Lincoln would have months of recovery before he could have returned to office, and whether he would have been able to communicate is unclear. Johnson, who took office after Lincoln's death, was the only Southern senator not to leave office upon secession. Lincoln had put him on the presidential ticket as a symbol of unity, but Johnson was a southern Democrat who was not sympathetic to Lincoln's Republican Party or to helping the newly-freed slaves. Before Lincoln died, He told his acquaintances, "For once in my life as President, I find myself in a position to give everybody something!"
Why did Abraham Lincoln hate his father?
It's not so much that he hated his father, as he didn't really get along with him. Lincoln's mother died when he was a boy; his father had health problems and wasn't able to do all the farm work. So young Abraham had to step in, which he didn't particularly like. Beyond that, he simply didn't get along with his father- they were too different. Abraham enjoyed learning, reading and studying (he eventually became a lawyer, despite having little formal education), and his father did not share that passion.
What did Abraham Lincoln believe in?
Abraham Lincoln was skeptical about organized religion, although he participated in church with his wife. Politically, he adhered to the beliefs of the Founding Fathers, especially with regard to representative democracy.
The Republicans became the clear favorite in the presidential election of 1860 when?
James Buchanan supported Abraham Lincoln.
What was unique about the candidates in the 1860 election?
The election of 1860 was unusual because the parties were split into northern and southern groups. The Northern Democrats and the Southern Democrats argued on the candidate to pick. The Republicans knew that with the south split in their decision, they needed someone who could carry the north as a whole and picked Abraham Lincoln. At this time in the country, there were four political groups - the Republicans (who chose Lincoln), the Southern Democrats (who nominated John C. Breckenridge), the Constitutional Union party (nominated John Bell), and the Northern Democrats (who nominated Stephen Douglas). Because the Democrats were split between two candidates, the Republicans and Lincoln were able to win the election.
What were the popular votes for breckinridge?
Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election defeating John Breckinridge. In the 1860 presidential election Abraham Lincoln received 180 electoral votes (59.4%), John Breckinridge received 72 electoral votes, John Bell received 39 electoral votes, and Stephen Douglas received 12 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Lincoln 1,865,908 (39.8%), Breckinridge 848,019 (18.1%), Bell 590,901 (12.6%), and Douglas 1,380,202 (29.5%). Lincoln received his 180 electoral votes from 18 of the 33 states. He did not receive electoral votes from any southern state.
What was Lincoln's position on the issue of suffrage for African Americans?
Only some African Americans should be able to vote
What are 7 expiriences that made Abraham Lincoln important?
Abraham Lincoln was able to unite a nation that was deeply divided when he took over.
How many votes did Lincoln get from slave states?
Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election defeating John Breckinridge. Lincoln received his 180 electoral votes from 18 of the 33 states. He did not receive electoral votes from any southern state. Republican Party candidate Abraham Lincoln was not on the ballot in Texas in the 1860 presidential election.
How did Abraham Lincoln plan to weaken the south?
Abraham Lincoln wanted to make sure the south couldn't trade with the British so they wouldn't be able to revive weapons
What was Sherman's big accomplishments?
He Was able to take Savannah as a prize for Abraham Lincoln
How many people are related to Abraham Lincoln?
Abraham Lincoln had four children but only one lived to adulthood. There is no real number set for how many people are related to Abraham Lincoln but some ave been able to trace their roots back that far.
What ch statement least describes the election of 1860?
The Whig Party was able to elect a national candidate for president.
What had the South hoped for in the election of 1864?
They hoped lincoln would not win re-election in 1864, and they would be able to make peace.
What courageous things did Abraham Lincoln do?
he was able to go against the confederacy (his own country) and fight to help keep America a united country. if it wasn't for Abraham Lincoln, we might have to have a passport to texas!
