Southern Secession Aim: How did the split in the Democratic Party in 1860 change the future of the United States? Do Now: Why are political parties important? Open up John Brown homework.

Southern Secession Aim: How did the South react to the election of Abraham Lincoln to the presidency and why? Do Now: Why did the Republicans have such an advantage in the election of 1860?

Democratic Party Split Platform – statement of beliefs of a party South – defend slavery North – favor popular sovereignty Split in nominating candidate North – Stephen Douglas South – John Breckinridge

Election of 1860 Northern Democrat – Stephen Douglas Southern Democrat – John Breckinridge Constitutional Union – John Bell Republican – Abraham Lincoln

Southern Secession Aim: How did the election of 1860 change the course of U.S. history? Do Now: How was Lincoln able to win the election of 1860?How did the South react to Lincoln’s election? Take out Fort Sumter worksheet. Chapter Review Sheet Due Monday

Election of 1860 Lincoln and Douglas battle for North Bell and Breckinridge battle for South Lincoln wins

The South Secedes Secede – withdraw from the Union They voluntarily joined the Union so they had the right to leave? As a result of Lincoln winning the presidency – Afraid that he would ban slavery South forms the Confederate States of America – President Jefferson Davis

Reaction to Secession U.S. government property in South Forts still in Union’s hands They would soon need to be resupplied – Fort Sumter

Lincoln’s Decision Fort Sumter (SC) needs to be resupplied If supply the fort, he risks war If order troops to leave the fort, he would be giving in to the rebels Rebels attack fort before supplies arrive Start of Civil War

Exit Slip How did the South react to the election of Abraham Lincoln to the presidency and why?