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presidential election of 1860
Definition
- THE ELECTION OF 1860 was one of the most bitterly-contested elections in American history and occurred with the backdrop of the impending Civil War. During this tense period, divisions were apparent in American culture, people, and political parties. [Source: Encyclopedia of U.S. Campaigns, Elections, and Electoral Behavior; Presidential Election of 1860]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/presidential_election_of_1860
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