What was the purpose of john bells constitutional union party in the election of 1860

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Trent Berry

2 January, 10:31

What was the purpose of john bells constitutional union party in the election of 1860

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Leonidas Owen · Answer 1

The purpose of the Constitutional Union Party made by John Bells to participate in the 1860 presidential election as a fourth party was to appeal to border states wanting to avoid secession over the slavery matter, ignoring the issue by not taking a part against or in favor of slavery.