Lincoln's election in 1860 represented a critical turning point in sectional tensions primarily because:
He had actively supported John Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry
The Republican platform advocated abolishing the Constitution
His campaign explicitly promised immediate emancipation
It demonstrated the North could win nationally without Southern electoral votes
Will Pulgarin
Get ready to cover every topic in Period 7, which will be on this year's exam. We learn about contextualization, the Progressive movement, WWI, the Great Depression, and WWII. Bring a notebook and get ready to study!