Election of 1860 Flashcards
Where was Abraham Lincon from
Illinois
Where was Stephen Dougles from
Illinois
What did Stephen Dougles led in Kanas- Nebraska territory
The issue of popular sovereignty
Where was John C. Breckinridge from
Kentucky
What was John C. Breckinridge
He was the youngest vice president in history
At what age did John C. Breckinridge become the youngest vice president
35
What did John Bell serve in and what did he own
He served in both the houses and was a plantation owner
What were the main problems in the Republican party platform
Slavery
States rights
Popular sovereignty
Railroad
Other topics
What was the problem with slavery in the Republican party platform
They stated that they wouldn’t allow the further spread of slavery
What was the problem with state rights in the Republican party platform
They said the Federal Constitution, rights of the states, and Union of the states must be preserved
What was the problem with Popular Sovereignty in the Republican party platform
Slavery in the territories is dangerous political heresy
What was the problem with railroads in the Republican party platform
They think there needs to be a railroad to the Pacific Ocean
What was the problem with other issues in the Republican party platform
Tariffs protecting industry would be imposed
What were the main issues in the Northern democrat politician platform
Slavery expansion
Popular sovereignty
State rights
Railroads
What was the problem with slavery expansion in the Democrat politician platform
They said the slavery should be legal in the territories also supports fugitive slave law
What was the problem with popular sovereignty in the Democrat politician platform
They said that it was acceptable in the territories
What was the problem with state rights in the Democrat politician platform
They endorsed state rights
What was the problem with railroads in the Democrat politician platform
The government should aid in the construction of a railroad to the Pacific ocean
What were the main problems in the Southern Democrats political party
Slavery
States rights
Popular sovereignty
Railroads
What was the problem with slavery in the Southern Democrats political party
Preserve the fugitive slave law for expansion into the territories
What was the problem with states rights in the Southern Democrats political party
Endorse state rights
What was the problem with popular sovereignty in the Southern Democrats political party
Allowed people to settle in territories without losing rights on territories and their property
What was the problem with railroad in the Southern Democrats political party
They want construction of Pacific railroad from Mississippi to the Pacific
What were the main problems in the Constitutional union
Slavery
Popular sovereignty
States rights
railroad
other topics
What was the problem with slavery in the constitutional union
Recognize no political party other than the constitution
What was the problem with popular sovereignty in the constitutional union
Because of Dred Scott case, slavery is legal in territories, so popular sovereignty is acceptable
What was the problem with state rights in the constitutional union
Rights of the people and of the states re- established
What was the problem with railroads in the constitutional union
Possibly, but not specifically mentioned
What was the problem with other topics in the constitutional union
Wanted to avoid the dis-union over slavery issues and Wanted to hurt the election of the republican Canidate
What were the results of the election of 1860
Despite only winning 40% of the popular vote
Abraham Lincon won with the electoral votes
What did Abraham Lincon winning the election mean to the south
The south feared the issue of slavery would be put in jeopardy
What did the souths fears led to
The secession of the Southern Stats in protest
