Call Me Stormy

Finding righteous currents in turbulent times

The Election of 1860

In the leadup to the election of 1860, tensions between the North and South were rising, ultimately due to the single issue of slavery. The North wanted to abolish slavery, and the South wanted to continue on with it. It seemed like a war was inevitable, and it turns out that it was. But first the nation had to get through this election. John Green explains.

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