jun 14, 1860 - Abraham Lincoln’s Election (1860)

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Abraham Lincoln’s Election (1860)
Date: November 6, 1860
Description: Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States as the candidate of the Republican Party, which opposed the expansion of slavery. His election prompted Southern states to consider secession.
Impact: Lincoln's victory was seen by the South as a direct threat to slavery and prompted the first wave of secession, setting the stage for the Civil War.

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