WK5, Day 4 - "The Election of 1860"

When and where was Abraham Lincoln born?

1809, Kentucky

What was Lincoln’s occupation in the 1820s?

free labor

What was Lincoln’s occupation in the 1830s?

lawyer, Whig

In 1854, which act convinces Lincoln to become a Republican?

The Kansas-Nebraska Act

Were Lincoln & Douglas’ 7 debates popular nationwide?

Yes

In Fall of 1859, which two states does Democratic candidate Stephen Douglas visit on tour?

Ohio & Indiana

What does Lincoln do during Douglas’ tours?

He shadows each tour and both candidates begin having dualing tours

How did each of these dealing tours go?

They were intense

Did John Brown’s Raid on Harper’s Ferry get his point across?

Yes, many more people DID get emotional & realizeW how big of a deal the Election of 1860 was going to be

With such an important election coming up, how did news reporters spread information?

They created paranoid politics, which caused people to worry more about what’ll happen in their future

Where’s Lincoln and what’s he doing during Christmas of 1859 and New Years of 1860?

He’s at home preparing for one speech in NYC in front of many Republican leaders

What’s the name of Lincoln’s infamous speech and when did it happen? Was his speech good?

On February 27, 1860, Lincoln gives his Cooper Union Address. His speech was great and it helps build his reputation amongst Republican leaders.

How long was Lincoln’s Cooper Union Address? What specific belief did he continuously reiterate?

1 hour, “no slavery out west”

How many men attended Lincoln’s Cooper Union Address?

1800

When and where does Lincoln decide to tour for Republicans and the nation to start taking him more seriously?

Lincoln tours New England in March of 1860, which helps him gain national attention and Republican’s trust

Who did Abraham Lincoln look up to?

Henry Clay

What’s special about the Election of 1860?

It’s another 4-man race

While meeting in Chicago, who did Republicans select on their 4th vote as their party’s candidate?

Abraham Lincoln

How do Southern Democrats feel about Douglas’ Freeport Doctrine (popular sovereignty)? How do Southern Dem’s cope?

It angers them. They select John Breckenridge, a 38 year-old, pro-Dred Scott representative.

Name 5 border states who’re worried and want to avoid war.

Tennessee, Missouri, Maryland, Kentucky, and Virginia

In the Summer of 1860, which hastily-organized, vague political party makes its way into the election? What was their candidate’s name and where was he from?

The Constitution Party, John Bell from TN

How many popular and electoral college votes does (Republican) Abraham Lincoln get during the Election of 1860?

1.8 million & 180 (North)

How many popular and electoral college votes does (Southern Democrat) John Breckenridge get during the Election of 1860?

848,000 & 72 (South)

How many popular and electoral college votes does (Northern Democrat) Stephen Douglas get during the Election of 1860?

1.3 million & 12 (1 state, Missouri)

How many popular and electoral college votes does (Constitution Party) John Bell get during the Election of 1860?

590,000 & 39 (3 states)

When does Stephen Douglas die?

1861

How could Douglas have possibly become President over Lincoln?

If the Democratic Party’s voters didn’t split and Breckenridge’s votes went to Douglas, Douglas would’ve become President in 1860

What percentage of the popular vote does Abraham Lincoln get?

39.7%

Which two candidates split votes under one political party?

Douglas (Northern Democrat) & Breckenridge (Southern Democrat)