In addition, it provides links to external web sites focusing on the 1860 election and a selected bibliography. Lc land ownership maps, 327 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. A reassessment of the most pivotal election in american history. The new president had a mighty task of preserving a fractured union. Crime and punishment by fyodor dostoyevsky, great expectations by charles dickens, little women by louisa may alcott, les miserab. By 1860 a doll might have been made entirely of cloth, or cloth or kid body with china head, hands, and feet. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Civil war mapping activity uses student friendly 1860 usa map.
The dominant party, the democratic party, had split into two sectional factions, with. More voters than ever before turned out at the ballot box on november 6, 1860. The 1860 presidential election was one of the most contested in history. Students will gain a spatial understanding of the outcome of the election of 1860. This activity requires includes a reading passage and seven multiple choice questions. The whig party had fallen into disorder and was not a viable political force. Each activity includes a cover sheet, a skill explanation and student directions, a sorting mat, sorting cards, and an answer key. Harley in the year 1860 in the clerks office of the district court for the district of michigan. Students will analyze the information from the maps, charts, and graphs to determine the 1860 election results and the impact of the election results on the civil war. Jul 01, 2014 kate etue cool mom picks using the same principles and in the same series, aleksandra mizielinska and daniel mizielinskis maps activity book is a little more difficult but equally rewarding. Douglas, in his norfolk address, declares that lincolns election would not justify secession and that the laws of the united states must be enforced august 1860. Master weavers thesis book, disposition dun taffetas faconne deux lats, ca. Resource includes a reference chart that outlines the four candidates in the election of 1860, their views on slavery and the union, and where their support came from. The election of 1860 role play zinn education project.
The election of 1860 reading comprehension printable. Show 1860 election results elicit popular vote outnumbering lincoln and northernsouthern democrat vote totals 6. A role play based on the election of 1860 allows students to explore the political. With the wide selection of maps that are now available on the internet, including even a combination of a map superimposed upon a satellite image, dont forget to also search library catalogs 2009. Maps activity book paperback march 10, 2015 by aleksandra mizielinska author, daniel mizielinski author 4.
Lincoln received only about 40% of the popular vote in a divided nation on the brink of civil war. A map showing how the counties voted would have been quite useful. Crisis of the south furor over hinton helpers book the election of 1860. All of this secessionist activity was motivated by fear for the institution of slavery in the south. It works best to have regular discussion with the young students working to complete the pages. Best books of the 1890s 18901899 best books of the 1880s 18801889 best books of the 1870s 18701879 best books of the 1860 s 1860 1869 best books of the 1850s 18501859 best books of the 1840s 18401849 best books of the 1830s 18301839 best books of the 1820s 18201829 best books of the 1810s 18101819. One of the new titles in southern illinois universitys concise lincoln library series, lincoln and the election of 1860 is a fine work. The election was unusual because four strong candidates competed for the presidency.
This worksheet shows the break down of the us along the lines of free and slave states. Douglas, and constitutional union candidate john bell. There is a printable worksheet available for download here so you can take the quiz with pen and paper. Minnesota and oregon become states during this election cycle. The election of abraham lincoln in 1860 placed the nation at a crossroads. Lesson 3 campaign of 1860 lincoln log cabin state historic site. Lesson summary summary the election of 1860 demonstrated the divisions within the united states just before the civil war. There is a wide range of information about all kinds of aspects of the world, as well as puzzles to be solved and new things to be drawn and designed. To start the lesson, have the students define the following words using the. Map, available online, 1860 to 1860 library of congress. Students will interpret a map of the united states and the election results of 1860. Map of counties of eaton and barry, michigan entered according to act of congress by david s.
Abraham lincoln and the election of 1860 reading centers. Students should have already read the applicable textbook sections on the election of 1860. Please enter a name, party, and color for each candidate. In this election of 1860 lesson, students discover details regarding the election and hold their own mock debate and election. Conflict is generated by the differing ideological philosophies of separate groups and their failure to compromise.
A doll form the 18th century might have been carved from wood with blown glass eyes and pretty gowns to wear. The 1860 united states presidential election was the 19th quadrennial presidential election. Kansas territory, the election of 1860, and the coming of the civil war. Population centers, railroad networks, and improved agricultural lands are pictured in decade increments against base maps, reflecting natural barriers to gr. The class will then complete the ividing up the ree and slave states worksheet. The results of the 1860 election pushed the nation into war. State elections show strong republican gains, first in maine, september 1860, and then in iowa, ohio, pennsylvania, and indiana october 1860. The election that led to war national park service. Search help in finding 1860 map quiz online quiz version. Pages in category 1860 books the following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. The united states, 1860 a map of the united states in 1860 showing the states and territory boundaries at the time, and is colorcoded to show the slave states and distribution of slaves, the free states, and the territories, all open to slavery under the compromise o. Electoral map for the 1860 election, color coded by who received the majority of the.
The election of 1860 was a crossroad in american history. In 1860, this issue finally came to a head, fracturing the formerly dominant democratic party into southern and northern factions and. Additionally, teachers can bring in other resources such as books or videos to. In this interactive map produced for teachers domain, explore several ways in which the united states experienced substantial growth between the years 18601890. Southern secession and abraham lincolns presidential election. County, state, and national mapping of election data. The slave states in the presidential election of 1860. Start studying social studies chapter north and south 1820 1860 vocabulary. Prior to this lesson, the teacher should have a blank map of america that has. The nation had been divided throughout most of the 1850s on questions of states rights and slavery in the territories.
After lincolns election seven southern states seceded, setting the stage for the american civil war. Essays maps timeline image gallery lesson plans about partners. How did the election of 1860 contribute to the state of the civil war. Otherwise, another fine book from a great historian. The election of 1860 north thurston public schools. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. They can be used for independent, small group, or whole class practice. The election of 1860 reconsidered ebook by rakuten kobo. How abraham lincoln beat the odds to win the 1860 republican nomination.
Then label the states on the outline map on the back of this page and use shading and the maps key to show the election results. Students will first examine a free and slave state map of the us in 1860. The political parties of the decades before 1860 no longer dealt with the issues of 1860. Best books of the 1890s 18901899 best books of the 1880s 18801889 best books of the 1870s 18701879 best books of the 1860s 18601869 best books of the 1850s 18501859 best books of the 1840s 18401849 best books of the 1830s 18301839 best books of the 1820s 18201829 best books of the 1810s 18101819 best books of the. Faced with four major candidates, voters in the north and south went to the polls not knowing that the result of the election would culminate in the bloodiest conflict the united states had ever seen. Lincoln and the election of 1860 concise lincoln library. This guide compiles links to digital materials related to the presidential election of 1860 that are available throughout the library of congress web site. The election that led to war the election of 1860 i.
Four candidates battled it out for the highest office in the land. This first issue of johnsons family atlas differs from the later 1860 edition in a small n. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. The united states presidential election of 1860 set the stage for the american civil war. Throughout the campaign the fireeaters in the deep south had pledged to destroy the union if lincoln or any republican was elected. The election of 1860 by ron miller jewett academy i.
Kansas territory, the election of 1860, and the coming of the civil. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This great mapping activity allows students to map the major events and locations of the civil war. Most critically, the book counters the common interpretation of the election as a referendum on slavery and the republican partys.
In the election of 1860 a preeminent scholar of american history disrupts this familiar narrative with a clearer and more comprehensive account of how the election unfolded and what it was actually about. Aug 26, 2011 lincoln and the election of 1860, michael s. Have students respond in paragraph format, assessing the cartoons accuracy of the election providing evidence from the election results and the political cartoons, to explain how lincoln was able to win the election of 1860. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. To help an elementary student learn about the world, this maps activity book offers options connected to labeling, reading, drawing, and coloring. Westward expansion, 18601890 westward expansion, the. A role play based on the election of 1860 allows students to explore the political debates of the time and the real reasons for the civil war. Teaching a peoples history of abolition and the civil war book cover zinn. Pages in category 1860s books the following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. Students determine how the presidential election of 1860 led to the american civil war. Abraham lincoln won the election of 1860, and this quizworksheet combo will help you test your understanding of the event.
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