Though Crittenden's plan drew support from Southern leaders, its rejection by many Northern Republicans, including President-elect Abraham Lincoln, led to its ultimate failure. This was an unsuccessful effort to avert the Civil War during the winter of 1860-1861.
Though Crittenden's plan drew support from Southern leaders, its rejection by many Northern Republicans, including President-elect Abraham Lincoln, led to its ultimate failure. This was an unsuccessful effort to avert the Civil War during the winter of 1860-1861.It aimed to resolve the secession crisis of 1860–1861 that eventually led to the American Civil War by addressing the fears and grievances of Southern pro-slavery factions, and by quashing anti-slavery activities.The Crittenden Compromise failed because it was too radical. It included a provision stating that the amendments could never be changed in the future.
