A slide about the election of 1860

1. Election of 1860 Luis James Joseph Ali John Giancarlo

2. Why is this election important? It had a major impact that sparked the civil war. It was an election between two talented men. It tore the country apart.

3. Who was involved? Abraham Lincoln William Seward John C. Breckinridge Hannibal Hanlim Cassius M. Clay

4. Who was it between? It was mostly between Abraham Lincoln and John C. Breckinridge. But there were many others involved as I mentioned before.

5. Why did it take place? Because they needed a new president It was needed at the time because the country was being tore apart by prejudice.

6. What was it? An election for a new president. A chance for freedom , for slaves. An election for a new president.