1. Aim: How did the election of 1860 change the nation?

2. 1) What was Lincoln like as a young man? 2) What characteristics did Lincoln possess that made him an effective politician? http://www.biography.com/people/abraham- lincoln-9382540#synopsis

3. Election of 1860 Democratic party split: Northern Democrats nominate Douglas Southern Democrats nominate John Breckenridge How does this reflect Lincoln’s quote from his Douglas debates? What effect will this have on their chances?

4. Election of 1860 Constitutional Union Party nominates John Bell Republicans nominate Lincoln All territories should be free Endorse Homestead Act, enhanced industry and transcontinental railroads What region will this platform draw support from? Why?

5. Lincoln and Liberty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxWwDg Oj0oE#t=41

6. Election of 1860 Results Lincoln wins 180 Electoral Voters, combined opponents receive 123 Receives only 40% of the popular vote Lincoln does not appear on most Southern ballots Republicans do not promise an immediate end to slavery, but Southerners fear this Why would Southerners feel so offended by these results?

7. Declaration of the Immediate Causes Which Induce and Justify the Secession of South Carolina, December 24, 1860 1) What is South Carolina declaring it is doing? Why? 2) Who is South Carolina blaming for the action they are taking?

8. The South Secedes On December 20, 1860 South Carolina officially separated from the United States Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas soon join (will be later joined by Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee and North Carolina) Newly formed Confederate States of America elect Jefferson Davis as President

9. Attempt to save the Union Senator Crittenden’s Compromise: Series of Amendments Reinstate Missouri Compromise line All land North forever free, South forever slave Congress would repay costs of escaped slaves Amendments would be permanent Why would the North reject this compromise? Why would the South reject this compromise?

10. Jefferson Davis’ Inaugural Address, February 18, 1861 1) Why has the Confederacy been formed? 2) How is Davis justifying this decision? 3) How does Davis think the North will respond, based on this final passage? Why? 4) How do you think Lincoln will respond during his own inauguraal address?