What was the significance of the election of 1860?

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Jasmine Baird

27 October, 04:07

What was the significance of the election of 1860?

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Kamila Villa · Answer 1

The election of Lincoln served as the primary catalyst of the American Civil War. The United States had become increasingly divided during the 1850s over sectional disagreements, especially regarding the extension of slavery into the territories.

Maren Ayala · Answer 2

The election of Lincoln served as the primary catalyst of the American Civil War. The United States had become increasingly divided during the 1850s over sectional disagreements, especially regarding the extension of slavery into the territories.