Faced with four major candidates, voters in the north and south went to the polls not knowing that the result of the election would culminate in the bloodiest conflict the united states had ever seen. Despite its obvious importance, surprisingly few studies have focused exclusively on this electoral contest itself. The cannon salvo that thundered over springfield, illinois, at sunrise on november 6, 1860, signaled not the start of a battle, but the end of the bitter, raucous sixmonthlong campaign for. In a fourway contest, the republican party ticket of abraham lincoln and hannibal hamlin emerged triumphant. Locate and label all the states and territories outlined on the map. Illinois, at sunrise on november 6, 1860, signaled not the start of a battle, but. Map 48 election of 1860 use your textbook or map book to complete the following activity. The united states presidential election of 1860 set the stage for the american civil war. Breckinridge and the larger number of voters in the north helped abraham lincoln to win the election. It pitted republican nominee abraham lincoln against democratic. Annie oakley, sharpshooter who became an entertainment phenomenon, was born in ohio. In short, stephen douglas was a freestate democratic senator and 1860 northern democratic presidential nominee who believed the following about slavery and the constitution, and the american union. Astor argues that the long election season from 1859 to 1861 drew upon competing understandings of constitutional democracy.
The election of 1860 and the secession of the south jefferson. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. It includes the complete collection of sterns contemporary newspapers, lincolns law papers, sheet music, broadsides, prints, cartoons, maps, drawings, letters, campaign tickets, and other ephemeral items, including twentyeight items related to the presidential election of 1860. Electoral map for the 1860 election, color coded by who received the majority of the. The election of 1860 the election of 1860 provides an illustration of the coming division of the nation. The compromise of 1850 map radical republicans uxl irrepressible conflict. In the 1860 united states presidential election was the 19th quadrennial presidential election. Activity iistudents access the map web site completing the answers to the questions, and color in their own map reflecting the 1860 election results. A role play based on the election of 1860 allows students to explore the political. Create an alternate history with this 1860 interactive electoral map. Oregon city schools us history election of abraham lincoln. The students will be able to create their own political cartoons that articulate a position for or against the election of lincoln students will interpret a map of the united states and the election results of 1860. The election of lincoln served as the primary catalyst of the american civil war the united states had become increasingly divided during the 1850s.
One of the new titles in southern illinois universitys concise lincoln library series, lincoln and the election of 1860 is a fine work. State elections show strong republican gains, first in maine, september 1860, and then in iowa, ohio, pennsylvania, and indiana october 1860. This interactive map allows students to click and learn about the important american places in the life of abraham lincoln. Civil war mapping activity uses student friendly 1860 usa map. The election of abraham lincoln in 1860 placed the nation at a crossroads. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Students will gain a spatial understanding of the outcome of the election of. The election was unusual because four strong candidates competed for the presidency. As we read, we will be discussing the theme of america as it relates to the text. Throughout the campaign the fireeaters in the deep south had pledged to destroy the union if lincoln or any republican was elected. This information text describes the leadup to and outcomes of the 1860 presidential election of abraham lincoln, which sparked the civil war. The election of 1860 reconsidered civil war in the north. Constitutional democracy and the long election of 1860 dr.
This great mapping activity allows students to map the major events and locations of the civil war. Abraham lincoln was elected president of the united states. This week in class, were reading the election of 1860 by. Oct 25, 2016 what marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. A reassessment of the most pivotal election in american history. Provide the missing information about the presidential election of 1860. Lesson summary summary the election of 1860 demonstrated the divisions within the united states just before the civil war. The election of lincoln served as the primary catalyst of the american civil war. The election of 1860 and the administration of abraham lincoln.
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 7 multiple choice and fill in the blank questions about the election of abraham lincoln in 1860. Students will use the primary sources to identify the major issues of this election and how those issues shaped the elections outcome. Students should have already read the applicable textbook sections on the election of 1860. Displaying all worksheets related to presidential election of 1860. The election that led to war the election of 1860 i. The election of 1860 provides an illustration of the coming division of the nation. The election of 1860 role play zinn education project.
On the day before the activity, give students the homework assignment that can be found below. In 1860 the republican party nominated abraham lincoln as its candidate for. The results are discussed comparing the out come in free and slave states. The united states was in crisis, and it was inevitable that the election of 1860 would be focused on the issue of slavery. Included are five common core standardsbased activities to use with an original informational text about the election of 1860. It may be utilized as a unit lesson or each part independently. More voters than ever before turned out at the ballot box on november 6, 1860. Sectional candidates dominated the race and none of the four candidates received a majority.
In engaging treatments of the main presidential candidates, the authors employ biography to explain the election. The election of lincoln served as the primary catalyst of the american civil war the united states had become increasingly divided during. Aaron astor, associate professor of history at maryville college, will present the framework for his book project on the election of 1860 as a grassroots phenomenon from the perspective of four distinct american communities. Lincoln and breckinridge were considered to have the most extreme views on slavery. Douglas, and the southern democrat candidate, john c. Abraham lincoln activity bundle all of the printable abraham lincoln activities on this site. The students will analyze editorial cartoons created in the context of the election of 1860. Using library books, the internet or other sources, have students. Then label the states on the outline map on the back of this page and use shading and the maps key to show the election results. Abraham lincoln began the year in relative obscurity, but a speech in new york city in february helped make him a credible candidate. A resource guide virtual services and programs, digital. Other assignments ask students to analyze a map of the election results and the electoral results.
Use different colors patterns to shade the states won by the following presidential candidates in the election of 1860. On november 6, 1860, voters went to the ballot box to cast their vote for president of the united states. By the time of the presidential election of 1860 the country was so divided that four major political parties had a nominee for president. Lincoln and the election of 1860 concise lincoln library. The election of abraham lincoln in november 1860 was perhaps the most significant election in american history. The election that led to war national park service. Please enter a name, party, and color for each candidate. The nation had been divided throughout most of the 1850s on questions of states rights and slavery in the territories. Douglas, in his norfolk address, declares that lincolns election would not justify secession and that the laws of the united states must be enforced august 1860. Map questions about the election of 1860 flashcards quizlet. The election of 1860 the election of 1860 turned into two different races for the presidency, one in the north and one in the south. In addition, it provides links to external web sites focusing on the 1860 election and a selected bibliography. They can be used for independent, small group, or whole class practice.
What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. In 1860, this issue finally came to a head, fracturing the formerly dominant democratic party into southern and northern factions and. The election of 1860 reconsidered ebook by rakuten kobo. The election of 1860 by ron miller jewett academy i. Resource includes a reference chart that outlines the four candidates in the election of 1860, their views on slavery and the union, and where their support came from. Lincolns law papers, sheet music, broadsides, prints, cartoons, maps, drawings, letters, campaign tickets. All of this secessionist activity was motivated by fear for the institution of slavery in the south. The split in the democratic party foreshadowed the split in the nation. The election of 1860 was one of the most pivotal presidential elections in american history. In response to lincolns election, the state of south carolina issued an ordinance of secession and declared it is leaving the union. Lesson 3 campaign of 1860 lincoln log cabin state historic site. The election of 1860 and the administration of abraham lincoln book.
The 1860 united states presidential election was the 19th quadrennial presidential election. This guide compiles links to digital materials related to the presidential election of 1860 that are available throughout the library of congress web site. Each activity includes a cover sheet, a skill explanation and student directions, a sorting mat, sorting cards, and an answer key. Teaching a peoples history of abolition and the civil war book cover zinn. Crisis of the south furor over hinton helpers book the election of 1860.
The election of 1860 and secession ha the election of 1860 and secession activity ha abraham lincoln dka. Aug 26, 2011 lincoln and the election of 1860, michael s. Students determine how the presidential election of 1860 led to the american civil war. Election day 1860 as soon as the returns were in, the burdens of the presidency weighed upon abraham lincoln. The election of 1860 reading comprehension printable. Lincoln and douglas were the only candidates with much support in the north. This lesson plan focuses on the election of 1860, but the activities are divided into three parts. Understanding the election of 1800 and the twelfth amendment author kathryn jay ction of 1800 and the twelfth amendment is a lesson designed to help students understand the revolutionary presidential election that incited the need for constitutional reform. Start studying map questions about the election of 1860. A role play based on the election of 1860 allows students to explore the political debates of the time and the real reasons for the civil war.
Analyze the election map of 1860 and the map of the united states during the. Student ledgers fall semester 1860 spring semester. Abraham lincoln and the election of 1860 reading centers. Abraham lincoln, the 1860 election, and the future. Worksheets are miller election of 1860, 1860 the election that led to war, work 1860 presidential, lesson 3 campaign of 1860, a precursor to war the election of 1860, us history, electoral college map activity, the american civil war 1861 1865. In the election of 1860 reconsidered, seven historians offer insightful essays that challenge the traditional view of the election, present fresh inter pretations, and approach the contest from new angles. Understanding the election of 1800 and the twelfth amendment. Free 1 knepute slave trade triangle trade map activity. In this election of 1860 instructional activity, students discover details regarding the election and hold their own mock debate and election. Story of us election of 1860 and secession youtube.
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