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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.7
If the Democratic Party had not split into Northern and Southern factions before the 1860 election, how might history have been altered?
The party would still lose to Republican Party due to popular sentiment against slavery nationwide.
The South wouldn't secede as they'd feel more represented in central government if Democrats remained unified.
They could potentially win against Lincoln by uniting behind a single candidate, altering the course leading to Civil War.
The Civil War would commence regardless of who won election given deep-seated divisions within nation over slavery issue.
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AP US History - 5.7 Election of 1860 and Secession
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