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Fracturing Beyond Repair

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Explore the transformative period in American history that gave rise to the Republican Party amid fracturing political alliances. Delve into the pivotal elections of 1856 and 1860, where issues of slavery and state sovereignty galvanized public sentiment. Investigate the impact of the Illinois Senate race between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, and John Brown’s radical abolitionist actions that intensified national tensions. Understand how these events paved the way for civil unrest and secession, shaping the trajectory of the nation.

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Fracturing Beyond Repair

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  1. Fracturing Beyond Repair

  2. Birth of the Republican Party • Republican Party– Return to Jefferson’s ideas • Know-Nothings– Eventually joined the Republican Party • Election of 1856– John C. Fremont (GOP) vs James Buchanan (Dem)– Buchanan wins (Kansas-Nebraska Act)

  3. 1858 Illinois Senate Race • Abraham Lincoln (GOP) vs Stephen A. Douglas (Dem) • Debates marked the race • Lincoln against slavery (not abolitionist), Douglas popular sovereignty • Douglas won the election, BUT… • Lincoln had established himself • Lincoln had clearly outlined the GOP’s principles

  4. John Brown’s Raid • John Brown • Severe abolitionist • History in Kansas • “God had raised him up on purpose to break the jaws of the wicked.” • Attacked Harper’s Ferry, VirginiaOctober 16, 1859 • Planned nationwide slave insurrection • US military intervened • Brown ultimately hanged for his crime

  5. Election of 1860 • John Brown’s Raid caused dissension • Democrats split– Stephen Douglas (main faction) John C. Breckinridge (South) • New Party: Constitutional Union Party– John Bell • Republicans– Abraham Lincoln • Lincoln elected • South Carolina secedes

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