6 nov 1860 - Presidential Election of 1860
Description:
Between four candidates: Abraham Lincoln (R), John C. Breckinridge (SD), John Bell (CU), and Stephen A. Douglas (ND), won by Abraham Lincoln and immediately leading to the secession of South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas. Known as the final straw, and the start of the Civil War (Sectionalism at its most extreme)Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
6 nov 1860
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 165 ans