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Election of 1856
&
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
In 1854, opponents of
slavery in the territories
formed a new political
party, the Republican
Party
As the party grew it took
on Free-Soilers, some
anti-slavery Democrats
and Whigs, and KnowNothings
James Buchanan
Sectional conflict rose in
1860 that the Democratic
Party split into northern
and southern sections.
Each nominating its own
candidate for the
Presidency.
Outcome.