Question

Election of 1860 the Candidates of each party had a president what was their stance on slavery

Answer 1

Answer:

Republican party Abraham was their candidate

Southern Democratic party John C. Breckinridge was their candidate

Explanation:

The Republican Party platform promised not to interfere with slavery in the states but opposed the further extension of slavery into the territories.

The Democratic Party weren't i unity when it came to slavery. Southern Democrats thought slavery should be expanded but Northern Democrats opposed the idea.  States’ rights were also hotly debated. Southern Democrats felt states had the right to govern themselves while Northern Democrats supported the Union and a national government.