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Buschistory Presents – The Presidents www.buschistory.net 16th President of the US 1861-1865 ABRAHAM LINCOLN The Election • • 1. President: Abraham Lincoln__ Number 16 VP – Hannibal Hamlin, Andrew Johnson • 2. Political Party Republican • 3. Term of Office _1861-1865 • 4. Who came before and after him, and what were their Political parties? • James Buchanan (Democrat ) preceded him and Andrew Johnson (Democrat) • 5. Were there any unusual circumstances surrounding his ascent to the presidency? If so, describe the situation in specific detail. • Sectionalism was the real winner in the election of 1860. With four candidates running, a divided Democratic party, and Stephen Douglas as his chief opponent Lincoln won the popular vote with approximately 39%. Since the majority of the country clearly wanted someone else Lincoln’s presidency would begin under the cloud of secession. By the time Lincoln was inaugurated in March 1861 seven southern states had seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America. • Electoral Vote 180 (Lincoln), 72 (Breckinridge), 39 (Bell), 12 (Douglas) The Office • 6. Are there any catch phrases or terms specifically associated with this president? If so, list and explain them Minority President. Honest Abe. Mr. Lincoln’s War • 7. When he left office, was it by: choice, defeat, natural death, assassination, or resignation. Explain your answer. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 14-15 1865 Domestic Issues and Events • 1861 – The Civil War, Writ of Habeas Corpus suspended • 1862 – The Homestead Act, The Pacific Railway Act, Morrill Act, Dept. of Agriculture, Legal Tender Act, • 1863 – Emancipation Proclamation, first military draft, Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction – 10% Plan • 1864 – Appoints Grant to lead the Union Army • 1865 – 13th Amendment, Civil War ends, Booth assassinates Lincoln Foreign Policy and Events The chief foreign goal was to prevent other nations – especially Britain – from recognizing the Confederacy.