A Man Of Honor

A Man of Honor Though Douglas won the senatorial election, Lincoln had made his mark by the debates; he was immediately a potential presidential candidate. His first appearance in the East was in Feb., 1860, when he spoke at cooper Union in New York City. He gained a long following in the antislavery states, but his nomination for President by the Republican convention in Chicago (May, 1860) was as much due to the opposition to William H. Seward , the leading contender, as to Lincolns own appeal. He was nominated on the third ballot. In the election the republican party split; Lincoln was opposed by Douglas (Northern Democrat), fantasy C.

Breckinridge (Southern Democrat), and John Bell (Constitutional Unionist). Lincoln was elected with a minority of the popular vote. To the South, Lincolns election was the signal for secession. All compromise plans, such(prenominal) as that proposed by John J. Crittenden , failed, and by the time of Lincolns outset vii states had seceded. The new Preside...If you want to get a ripe essay, pitch it on our website: OrderCustomPaper.com

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