toward civil war- the last phase (1856-1861) j.a.sacco
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Toward Civil War- The Last Phase (1856-1861)
J.A.SACCO
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1856 Presidential Election1856 Presidential Election
√ √ James Buchanan John C. Frémont Millard Fillmore Democrat Republican Know-Nothing
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1856Election Results
1856Election Results
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“The Backbone of a Chocolate Éclair”
• The inept Buchanan Administration would be the final ingredient to secession. His lack of leadership would lead the country to Civil War.
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Dred Scott v. Sanford, 1857
• Second challenge of Buchanan would be in a decision to allow slavery in the new territories. Weak President. Would allow the Supreme Court to make the decision.
• Since the court was composed of a Southern majority (Roger Taney), Southerners hoping for a favorable decision.
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Dred Scott v. Sanford, 1857 Dred Scott v. Sanford, 1857
Dred Scott
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Effects of Dred Scott?
• Southerners delighted- would allow slavery in any territory.• Northerners saw it as a plot between Buchanan and the
South- Buchanan a puppet of the South.• Main focus of the Republican Party unconstitutional.• Douglas’ popular sovereignty unconstitutional• Decision angered Northern Democrats- Many join the
Republican Party.• Southerners threaten secession if North doesn't abide by
decision.
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Lincoln-Douglas Debates
• Series of debates for senator of Illinois.
Abraham Lincoln• successful trial lawyer• Illinois Congressman
Stephen Douglas• Incumbent• Champion of popular sovereignty
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Lincoln-Douglas Debates• Lincoln delivers- “House divided
speech”.• Southern Democrats see Lincoln
as a radical.• Douglas gives his response on
slavery in the new territories called the “Freeport Doctrine”.
• Douglas’ response would cost him Southern Democratic support.
• Lincoln loses the election.
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Effect of John Brown’s raid on the North and South?Effect of John Brown’s raid on the North and South?
John Brown’s Raid (Oct.16, 1859) Madman, Hero or Martyr?