Election of 1860

Question 1

Where was Abraham Lincon from

Answer 1

Illinois

Question 2

Where was Stephen Dougles from

Answer 2

Illinois

Question 3

What did Stephen Dougles led in Kanas- Nebraska territory

Answer 3

The issue of popular sovereignty

Question 4

Where was John C. Breckinridge from

Answer 4

Kentucky

Question 5

What was John C. Breckinridge

Answer 5

He was the youngest vice president in history

Question 6

At what age did John C. Breckinridge become the youngest vice president

Answer 6

35

Question 7

What did John Bell serve in and what did he own

Answer 7

He served in both the houses and was a plantation owner

Question 8

What were the main problems in the Republican party platform

Answer 8

Slavery
States rights
Popular sovereignty
Railroad
Other topics

Question 9

What was the problem with slavery in the Republican party platform

Answer 9

They stated that they wouldn’t allow the further spread of slavery

Question 10

What was the problem with state rights in the Republican party platform

Answer 10

They said the Federal Constitution, rights of the states, and Union of the states must be preserved

Question 11

What was the problem with Popular Sovereignty in the Republican party platform

Answer 11

Slavery in the territories is dangerous political heresy

Question 12

What was the problem with railroads in the Republican party platform

Answer 12

They think there needs to be a railroad to the Pacific Ocean

Question 13

What was the problem with other issues in the Republican party platform

Answer 13

Tariffs protecting industry would be imposed

Question 14

What were the main issues in the Northern democrat politician platform

Answer 14

Slavery expansion
Popular sovereignty
State rights
Railroads

Question 15

What was the problem with slavery expansion in the Democrat politician platform

Answer 15

They said the slavery should be legal in the territories also supports fugitive slave law

Question 16

What was the problem with popular sovereignty in the Democrat politician platform

Answer 16

They said that it was acceptable in the territories

Question 17

What was the problem with state rights in the Democrat politician platform

Answer 17

They endorsed state rights

Question 18

What was the problem with railroads in the Democrat politician platform

Answer 18

The government should aid in the construction of a railroad to the Pacific ocean

Question 19

What were the main problems in the Southern Democrats political party

Answer 19

Slavery
States rights
Popular sovereignty
Railroads

Question 20

What was the problem with slavery in the Southern Democrats political party

Answer 20

Preserve the fugitive slave law for expansion into the territories

Question 21

What was the problem with states rights in the Southern Democrats political party

Answer 21

Endorse state rights

Question 22

What was the problem with popular sovereignty in the Southern Democrats political party

Answer 22

Allowed people to settle in territories without losing rights on territories and their property

Question 23

What was the problem with railroad in the Southern Democrats political party

Answer 23

They want construction of Pacific railroad from Mississippi to the Pacific

Question 24

What were the main problems in the Constitutional union

Answer 24

Slavery
Popular sovereignty
States rights
railroad
other topics

Question 25

What was the problem with slavery in the constitutional union

Answer 25

Recognize no political party other than the constitution

Question 26

What was the problem with popular sovereignty in the constitutional union

Answer 26

Because of Dred Scott case, slavery is legal in territories, so popular sovereignty is acceptable

Question 27

What was the problem with state rights in the constitutional union

Answer 27

Rights of the people and of the states re- established

Question 28

What was the problem with railroads in the constitutional union

Answer 28

Possibly, but not specifically mentioned

Question 29

What was the problem with other topics in the constitutional union

Answer 29

Wanted to avoid the dis-union over slavery issues and Wanted to hurt the election of the republican Canidate

Question 30

What were the results of the election of 1860

Answer 30

Despite only winning 40% of the popular vote Abraham Lincon won with the electoral votes

Question 31

What did Abraham Lincon winning the election mean to the south

Answer 31

The south feared the issue of slavery would be put in jeopardy

Question 32

What did the souths fears led to

Answer 32

The secession of the Southern Stats in protest