nov 6, 1860 - Abraham Lincoln Elected President

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On November 6, 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States. Because of Lincoln's Republican Party and beliefs on slavery, southern states that had been threatening secession, seceded. This led to the beginning of the Civil War and the eventuallt emancipation of slaves by Lincoln.

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10 Events that lead up to the American Civil War

Bylillie potter

16 Nov 2018

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Date:

nov 6, 1860

Now

~ 165 years ago