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American Elections: 1860

Past Present Future

CHAPTER

Exploring Alternate Scenarios of the 1860 American Election

The chapter delves into the intriguing 'what if' scenarios of the 1860 American election, examining potential outcomes if Lincoln had lost and Seward or Douglas became president, reflecting on the impact on the Civil War and the nation's history. It speculates on how different decisions by these figures could have altered the course of events, discussing the uncertainties and strategic implications of changes in leadership during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War.

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