jan 4, 1860 - Election of 1860

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-rise of Abraham Lincoln and Republican Party
-support from North and Midwest
-Lincoln's candidacy revived secessionist agitation
-Lincoln reaffirmed his opposition to slavery in all territories
-southern and northern Democrats split over slavery in territories
-Republicans gained support from free soilers that opposed slavery and promoted racial equality
-Lincoln nominated because he was more moderate on slavery and promoted an egalitarian message that won support of ordinary people
-Lincoln was not on the ballot in the Deep South but won most of the northern and western states
-southerners believed slavery was under attack
-Lincoln promised to protect slavery where it already existed but prevent it's expansion
-Lincoln believed in the Union and declared Confederate secession illegal

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