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The Democratic Party split between moderate Democrats and Radical Democrats (who were for slavery). Douglas was the moderate Democrat candidate. Buchanan represented the angry southerners. 2 political candidates resulted in the Democrats' chances of winning less likely. This resulted in Lincoln winning the Presidency.
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gold , god and glory . they wanted to spread their religion and get rich by finding gold, they also wanted to expand their Empire trough trade with the Natives
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I think its A simple existence