History Unit 8 Election of 1860 Flashcards
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Q
What did the south fear?
A
Abolition of slavery (many see way of life threatened)
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Q
What did the northern states reject?
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Fugitive Slave Act
2
Q
Southern Democrats
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Most pro-slavery
Federal protection of slavery and territories
Nominate John C. Breckinridge
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Q
Northern Democrats
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Popular Sovereignty
Stephen Douglas
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Q
Constitutional Union Party
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Whigs combined with Know Nothings
Nominate John Bell
Uphold Constitution and Union
5
Q
Lincoln
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Nominated by Republicans
Considered a moderate on slavery (no expansion of slavery; thought it morally wrong but not willing to attack it head on)
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Q
Republican Platform
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End slavery in territories
Each state controls its institutions
No interference with southern slavery
Radical Republicans push for emancipation/equal rights
