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Lincoln is Elected
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Lincoln is Elected

1860 CE 4 min read · 6 min listen

An anti-slavery lawyer from Illinois wins the presidency and seven Southern states immediately walk out. The Union starts to break.

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The Setup

In the mid-1800s, the United States was a country brewing with tension. The North and the South were like oil and water — just not mixing. The biggest issue on the table? Slavery. The North wanted to abolish it, while the South was all about keeping it.

Enter Abraham Lincoln, a lawyer from Illinois with a knack for captivating speeches and a strong anti-slavery stance. Lincoln wasn't just another politician; he was the new face of the Republican Party. His mission? To stop the spread of slavery into new territories.

In 1860, the presidential election was turning into a battleground. With Lincoln in the ring, everyone knew this was going to be a game-changer. The stakes were high, and the country was on the edge of its seat.

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Key Takeaways

  • Lincoln's election highlighted the sharp divide over slavery in the U.S.
  • Seven Southern states seceded before Lincoln even took office.
  • Lincoln's leadership was rooted in preserving the Union at all costs.
  • His speeches were powerful calls for unity, even as the nation split.
  • The Civil War was a direct result of his election and the secession crisis.

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An anti-slavery lawyer from Illinois wins the presidency and seven Southern states immediately walk out. The Union starts to break. This event took place 1860 CE. History Tea retells it as an immersive audio experience with cinematic narration so you can listen anywhere.

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Lincoln is Elected took place 1860 CE. An anti-slavery lawyer from Illinois wins the presidency and seven Southern states immediately walk out. The Union starts to break. You can listen to the full retelling with immersive narration on the History Tea app.

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