Why Did Abraham Lincoln Win the Election of 1860?
Lincoln won the election of 1860 because he got a ton of support from the Northern states, while the vote was split among multiple candidates in the South.
Win gift cards by playing fun games on Playbite!
Playbite
(13.7k)
500k winners and counting...
More Answers
The Democratic Party was divided, which helped Lincoln snag the victory with a solid Northern base.
Lincoln's stance against the expansion of slavery resonated with many Northern voters who helped him secure the win.
Hot take: Lincoln won because the South couldn't agree on a single candidate. They split the vote. That's politics for ya.
馃憖 If you like Abraham Lincoln...
Diego路3 hours agoThe brands referenced on this page are not sponsors of the rewards or otherwise affiliated with this company. The logos and other identifying marks attached are trademarks of and owned by each represented company and/or its affiliates. Please visit each company's website for additional terms and conditions.
People also want to know
Add an Answer