1 ene 1860 año - Democratic National Convention 1860
Descripción:
Stephen Douglas had most chance of winning election, but radical Southerners wanted James Buchanan, who was stronger for slavery.
Douglas nominated by compromise Democrats - Enforce Fugitive Slave Law, popular sovereignty.
Many Southern delegates supporting Buchanan left the party, held their own convention, nominated John C. Breckenridge - unrestricted slavery, annex Cuba.
Democratic Party breaks apart.
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1 ene 1860 año
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