The Election of 1860

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Election Of 1860

This text explains how Abraham Lincoln won the election of 1860 due to a split Southern vote between three other candidates. While there were warning signs that the northern and southern states were growing too divided, this controversial election was one of the last events that led to the outbreak of the Civil War, where northern states fought and won out against rebellious southern states. As you read, note Lincoln’s and Douglas’s main arguments and who agrees with them. This informational text is for grade 10 readers. The Election of 1860 by USHistory.org is licensed under CC BY 4.0

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