jan 1, 1860 - Lincoln is elected 1860

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The 1860 election showcased the state of division the young country was in. By the end ,Lincoln, the Republican candidate, won because the Democratic party was split over slavery. As a result, the South no longer felt like it has a voice in politics and a number of states seceded from the Union. Starting with South Carolina.

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