Lincoln Election
Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16 president of the states, and his election was the final blow to the South's pride. Abe was against slavery, and war, but to save the Union he started the war. The war lasted for four years, and Abe was relected for another term.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
They were both running for senator of Illinois, and Lincoln lost.
Lincoln's veiws on slavery+state's rights upset the South.
After gaining some popularity from the debates he was finally elected, then he was elected to be president, striking another blow to the South.
Lincoln said during one of his speeches that he meant the South no harm, but they still retaliated.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate
They were both running for senator of Illinois, and Lincoln lost.
Lincoln's veiws on slavery+state's rights upset the South.
After gaining some popularity from the debates he was finally elected, then he was elected to be president, striking another blow to the South.
Lincoln said during one of his speeches that he meant the South no harm, but they still retaliated.
Important People
John Wilkes Booth
Assassinator of Abraham Lincoln
Stephan Douglas
Long time opponent with the Lincoln-Douglas debates(most were about slavery)
Abraham Lincoln
Newly elected president of the United States. He was against slavery and was now dealing with the Civil War.
Assassinator of Abraham Lincoln
Stephan Douglas
Long time opponent with the Lincoln-Douglas debates(most were about slavery)
Abraham Lincoln
Newly elected president of the United States. He was against slavery and was now dealing with the Civil War.
