How did the election of 1860 increase sectional tensions?

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Prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, the election of 1860 increased sectional tensions of the United States by lifting pro-union, anti-slavery statesman, Abraham Lincoln into the Presidency. In reaction, the Southern States protested in many ways, but in no more dramatic way than, one by one, seceding.

inessss [21]3 years ago

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<span>Because the newly-elected Lincoln would not agree to any extension of slavery. So the final attempt at compromise failed.</span>

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