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Snapchat Project Topic: Lincoln's Election

Post: Lincoln's Illinois Debate (one of many) Perspective: An anonymous attendee Date (Approx): 1858 Comments 6 This man has the miraculous ability to turn complex debates into common talk. How strange! Stephen Douglas: He may possess the ability to appeal to many in his words, but Lincoln remains an unfit, untidy man who simply relies on his beliefs and nearly none else to carry on his debates! Abraham Lincoln: How incorrect you are, Douglas. Many people see my ways, and follow they do. My voice, yet noticeably shrill, carries through the crowd as a crow's call in an empty wood. William Greene: C'mon Abe, loosen up! You sound like Shakespeare. Remember when we shot the breeze and wrestled folk? Those were the good days!

Post: Hate To 'Long John' Perspective: Republican Papers of Chicago Date (Approx): 1858 Comments 5 Long John is insensitive towards Chicago and its Republican Party! He will only cause our city's demise! John Wentworth: I feel that you people are only throwing your anger against me because your position allows it. I have done little to set Chicago below its sovereign state! Abraham Lincoln: Forging war against each other will only tear the Republican Party apart! We can not afford to lose the services of 'Long John' and I do believe the unrelenting warfare made upon him, is injuring our cause. " Chicago. Bandit 329: Just robbed a bank! What ya' gonna' do about it old Long John? Thanks to your restrictions, my pals and I can do what we please! (Check out my account)

Post: Cooper Union Address Perspective: An anonymous attendee Date (Approx): 1859 Comments 4 After hearing Lincoln speak, no words can sway me to follow any else. Lincoln for president! William Herndon: "No former effort in the line of speechmaking had cost Lincoln so much time and thought as this one, " The_Anonymous_Man: "When Lincoln rose to speak, I was greatly disappointed. He was tall, - oh, how tall! and so angular and awkward that I had, for an instant, a feeling of pity for so ungainly a man. " However, once Lincoln warmed up, "his face lighted up as with an inward fire; the whole man was transfigured. I forgot his clothes, his personal appearance, and his individual peculiarities. Presently, forgetting myself, I was on my feet like the rest, yelling like a wild Indian, cheering this wonderful man. "

Post: Election Percentages Perspective: Abraham Lincoln Date (approx): 1860 Comments 3 It seems that the odds are in my favor! George Mc. Clellan: Ah Abe. I do recall fond memories while in the presence of you. You're a clever man, I'll give you that. But president? You certainly fooled me! Stephen Douglas: I remain in confusion as I hear of your status, Lincoln. Our nation has its mind in a knot! Even the north should know slavery has been with us for many years, and it is a necessity to keep our nation from splitting in twain! John C. Breckinridge: Although I do stand against the you Lincoln, your certainty within your statements are enviable! "A house divided against itself cannot stand. " Mastery!

Post: Succession Perspective: The congregation of South Carolina Date (Approx): 1860 Comments 2 Lincoln and his campaign have left us no choice! South Carolina is succeeding from the North Abraham Lincoln: I have no power in stopping you, but your decision will only cause this nation a Civil War! John C. Breckinridge: If war is what is necessary to create a separate and independent South, then so be it! And I promise you, the territories will be bustling will slave-work. Abraham Lincoln: You people are blind! Only years ago this country has formed, and you intend to rip us apart? What has happened to your mind!

Post: Lincoln's Cabinet Perspective: Simon Cameron Date (Approx): 1861 Comments 1 Unlike many men, I still remain among Abraham Lincoln's cabinet! And I assure all, I will only benefit this country with my help alongside Lincoln from here on out! Stevie Thaddeus: I'm not sure if I trust your statement. Serve only good? So far, all of us have seen only corruption of the mind and incompetence in your work. Hopefully you've altered your ways, mr. stove-stealer! Abraham Lincoln: I certainly hope so Simon! You've been questionable in your actions recently, and I need help in these times of stress. Montgomery Blair: Well, I'm counting on you Simon, like Lincoln said: the cabinet and our country needs you during this civil war!

Why Was Lincoln's Election Important? Lincoln's Election altered the paradigm of slavery and black freedom within the white population by introducing the idea that slavery should not be integrated into the territories (those territories being many of the states west of Minnesota and Iowa).

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