Election of 1860 and its impact on civ war

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Election of 1860

Presidential election leading to Civil War tensions.

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Abraham Lincoln

Republican candidate with 180 electoral votes.

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John C. Breckinridge

Southern Democratic candidate with 72 electoral votes.

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Stephen A. Douglas

Democratic candidate with 12 electoral votes.

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John Bell

Constitutional Union candidate with 39 electoral votes.

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Electoral Votes

Votes determining election outcome by state.

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Popular Votes

Total votes cast by citizens nationwide.

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Sectionalism

Division of the country based on regional interests.

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Civil War

Conflict triggered by Lincoln's election and secession.

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Southern States

States that seceded after Lincoln's victory.

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Democratic Split

Division between Douglas and Breckinridge weakened Democrats.

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Border States

States like Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia supporting Bell.

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Territories Participation

Gray areas that did not vote in election.