nov 6, 1880 - Name and date: Lincoln Election November 6, 1880 (Political)

Description:

Description: Lincoln was a republican candidate who opposed the expansion of slavery into the territories. This idea was clearly expressed in his Lincoln-Douglas debates. The South however took this idea as he did not support slavery. During this election the South did not support Lincoln they supported other candidates such as Douglas, Breckinridge, and John Bell. Lincoln won the electoral vote with 40% but did not win the popular vote. The South immediately threatened to succeed which Lincoln thought it was unconstitutional.
Immediate Impact: South Carolina and the South immediately threatened to succeed from the Union.
Long-term impact: The Civil war happened due to the South's secession.
Key people: Abraham Lincoln, Douglas, John Bell, and Breckinridge ran in the 1860 election.
Role of each person: Abraham Lincoln was the winner of the election, Douglas, Bell, and Breckinridge were the losers.