6 nov 1860 - Election of 1860
Description:
The presidential election between the republic in Lincoln and the democrat Douglas. Lincoln won because the Democratic party was split over slavery. This was a major jump in sectionalism because the South no longer felt like it has a voice in politics and it and many other states seceded from the Union.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
6 nov 1860
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 165 ans