Election of 1860
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
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People/Groups involved:
- Abraham Lincoln
- Stephen Douglas
- John C. Breckinridge
- John Bell
- Democratic Party
- Republican Party
- Southern Democrats
- Northern Democrats
What happened:
- Abraham Lincoln, a Republican, won the presidential election.
- The election splintered the Democratic Party into Northern and Southern factions.
- The election highlighted the growing tensions between the North and the South over the issue of slavery.
Where did the event take place:
- The election took place throughout the United States, but specifically in the electoral college system.
When did the event take place:
- The election of 1860 took place on November 6, 1860.
Why is this event important to Georgia's history:
- The election of 1860 was significant for Georgia because it demonstrated the divide between the North and the South over the issue of slavery.
- It ultimately led to Georgia's secession from the Union and the start of the American Civil War.