By 1860, the
nation was close to exploding. The events of the preceding decade had demonstrated
that compromise was no longer a viable option. A line had been scatched
in the sand that said that whosoever did so at his/her own peril. As you
visit the following sites, look for information regarding:
1) State the candidates, their political parties, and the section of
the country each represented
2) What had the South promised if Lincoln was elected
3. List and review the major causes that led to the Civil War
4) Pick 5 cartoons from " site 5 " and explain what each says
about the Election and its participants
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