Okay on Wikipedia it says that Lincoln turned down being Senator in 1854, so that he can keep the new party balanced and so he gives the position to Lyman Trumbull, an ex-Democrat.. Well, then right after it, it says that Lincoln and Douglas are candidates for being senator in 1857-58 and Douglas wins.. Does this sound correct, because I'm soo confused.. how long does the position last of being Senator? Oh and what year was he campaigning for Presidency? And who was he running against? Please help!- I'm writing a report over his whole life and so far it's 6 pages long!- HELP.. thanks
2007-05-08 12:10:20 · 3 answers · asked by Chika cha 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
In 1854 the Republican Party was created. The southern democrats nominated John Breckinridge of Kentucky for president. Northern democrats backed Stephen Douglas of Illinois, with Georgia governor Herschel Johnson for vice-president. Further dividing voters, a third party, called the Constitutional Union, organized; it nominated John Bell of Tennessee. Counting Lincoln, there were 4 candidates running for president. The presidential election was held on November 6, 1860. The split among democrats ensured the election of Republic challenger Abraham Lincoln (his running mate was Hannibal Hamlin). Lincoln became president 1860. A senator’s term is six years.
2007-05-08 12:35:29 · answer #1 · answered by Amorous 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does get confusing about Lincoln. I don't know how long you want your report to be, so I'm not going to write it for you. If you Google "Abraham Lincoln", you should find enough material for several reports. Pick whatever best suits your needs.
2007-05-08 12:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know him. He's the guy on the penny.
2007-05-08 12:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by sage 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋