Abraham Lincoln's Election of 1860

Abraham Lincoln's Election of 1860 was a pivotal moment in American history. Lincoln, a member of the Republican Party, ran on a platform that opposed the expansion of slavery into the territories. His election alarmed many Southern states, as they feared that his policies would threaten their way of life.

Lincoln won the election without carrying a single Southern state, illustrating the growing divide between the North and South. His victory ultimately led to several Southern states seceding from the Union, setting the stage for the Civil War.