Unit 4 Lesson 6: Slavery in Georgia
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?
The Election of 1860 involved various people and groups who were involved and affected by the event. The main contenders in this election were Abraham Lincoln, the Republican Party candidate, John C. Breckinridge, the Southern Democratic Party candidate, John Bell, the Constitutional Union Party candidate, and Stephen A. Douglas, the Northern Democratic Party candidate.
The event was a presidential election held in the United States to determine the country's next president. The election became significant due to the growing tensions between the North and the South, particularly related to the issue of slavery. The outcome of the election would ultimately set the stage for the secession of Southern states and the beginning of the American Civil War.
The event took place throughout the United States, including Georgia.
The Election of 1860 occurred on November 6, 1860.
This event is important to Georgia's history as it highlighted the divide between the North and the South over the issue of slavery. Georgia, being a southern state heavily reliant on slave labor, was strongly affected by the outcome of the election. The victory of Abraham Lincoln, who opposed the expansion of slavery, led to the secession of Georgia and other Southern states, eventually triggering the American Civil War. This event had a profound impact on Georgia's economy and society, as it marked the beginning of a long and devastating conflict.