Lincoln's Policies and the Civil War
Grade 11 · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze how Lincoln's key policies and actions influenced the course of the Civil War.
Warm-Up Video
Heimler's History · 6:52
The Election of 1860 and SECESSION [APUSH Review Unit 5 Topic 7] Period 5: 1844-1877
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Abraham Lincoln ran on a free soil platform in the election of 1860, which meant he wanted to prevent the spread of slavery into new territories.
- 2
The Democratic party was divided between a northern faction that supported popular sovereignty and a southern faction that wanted slavery in new territories protected by a federal slave code.
- 3
After Lincoln won the election of 1860 without any Southern electoral votes, South Carolina seceded from the Union, followed by six more states within six weeks.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how Lincoln's election in 1860 led to the secession of Southern states and the formation of the Confederate States of America. Be sure to include the reasons the Southern states gave for their secession.”
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